No 2026 supplemental draft; Brendan Sorsby's NFL path paused

Key Points:

• The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft in 2026, effectively preventing quarterback Brendan Sorsby from entering the league that year due to concerns about game integrity and distractions during training camps.
• Sorsby admitted to placing over $90,000 in bets on college and professional sports, including 40 wagers on Indiana football while he was a player, which led to his permanent ineligibility under NCAA rules.
• The NFL cited Sorsby's failure to demonstrate accountability and his litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions as reasons for denying his supplemental draft petition, emphasizing the importance of integrity and responsibility for NFL participation.
• Sorsby's attorney claims the NFL's refusal to hold the supplemental draft violates the collective bargaining agreement and plans to challenge the decision with the NFL Players Association.
• Despite the setback, the NFL encourages Sorsby to prepare for the 2027 NFL Annual Draft, while he remains ineligible to play college football and may consider playing in the Canadian Football League (CFL).