Brendan Sorsby Is Coming To the NFL and the League Is Already Eyeing a Suspension

Alright, listen up, 12s, because today's a huge day for the NFL, even if you didn't know it. The deadline for players to apply for the supplemental draft slammed shut today, June 22, and guess who’s already in the mix? Quarterback Brendan Sorsby. He applied last week, and since then, the league has been quieter than T-Mobile Park after a tough ninth-inning loss. No word on whether Sorsby is officially in, or if we’ll even *have* a supplemental draft. But don't let the silence fool you. This isn't just about a procedural deadline; it feels like the NFL is playing chess, and Sorsby is the pawn.

The League’s Eerie Silence

For days, fans have been scratching their heads, wondering why the NFL hasn't said a peep about Sorsby's application or the supplemental draft itself. Some of us thought, "Are they trying to keep him out?" And honestly, it wouldn't be the first time the league has pulled some questionable moves. But the more realistic take, according to the inside scoop, is that they’ve just been waiting for this exact moment: the official deadline. Now that June 22 has hit, the NFL can finally gather all the applications, figure out who actually qualifies under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and then, only then, will they drop the full supplemental draft pool and, crucially, the date it's all going down.

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Sorsby’s Wild Ride to Eligibility

So, why is Sorsby such a hot topic? This guy wasn't even eligible for the April draft because he never applied for early admission. But since then, things got real. He lost his NCAA eligibility, which, boom, makes him a prime candidate for this supplemental draft. The league *could* try to pull some shenanigans. They *could* argue he should have known he'd lose eligibility earlier, or that a court order he got on June 8 to play college ball for 2026 makes dropping his lawsuit to enter the supplemental draft invalid. But let's be real, that's a long shot. The NFL is smarter than that, and they probably won't even try those routes.

The NFL’s Real Endgame?

Here’s where it gets interesting, and frankly, a little cold-blooded from the league’s perspective. If the NFL wants to hit Sorsby with a sanction, like an "integrity-of-the-game" suspension, they're not going to fight him now. Why? Because right now, Sorsby isn't part of the NFLPA. If they tried to block him pre-draft, he’d probably slap them with a lawsuit, and suddenly, a judge, not Roger Goodell, would be calling the shots. Nobody wants that. So, the smart play for the league? Let him get drafted. Once he’s in the NFL and under contract, the Commissioner gets full authority to drop the hammer, and any NFLPA grievance would fall under his exclusive say. That’s why Sorsby will likely be allowed to enter the supplemental draft pool. It sets the stage for the league to act on its own terms later. Keep an eye out for the official announcement on the draft date, 12s. This story is just getting started, and a new QB is about to enter the league with some serious baggage.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.