Brendan Sorsby is In For The 2027 Draft, And The NFLPA Was In A Delicate Spot Getting Him There.
Hold up, Emerald City! You gotta hear this because the NFL just dropped some major news about a future quarterback who was almost totally sidelined. We're talking Brendan Sorsby, the dude literally told 'nope' for the 2026 supplemental draft. That felt like a gut punch for any player chasing their dream, right? Well, after some serious back-and-forth, a deal's been hammered out. Sorsby is officially eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft. The league didn't just whisper it, either. They sent out a memo to every team confirming it. This isn't a minor blip, twelve. This is a big, big deal for a young guy fighting for his pro dreams.
The Exclusion That Led To A Key Agreement
Remember when Brendan Sorsby was flat-out excluded from the 2026 supplemental draft? Man, that had to sting. It wasn't looking good, but Sorsby didn't give up. Reports confirm, and PFT even verified, that the NFL and Sorsby reached a settlement. The deal? Sorsby won't challenge that initial decision. In return, the league gives him a clear path: he's officially allowed to enter the 2027 NFL Draft. For a player staring down a major setback, this is huge. It's a textbook example of working it out when the future looked incredibly bleak, showing a real fight that we respect here in Seattle.
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The NFLPA's Tricky Position and A League-Wide Memo
What's truly wild is the NFL Players Association, our guys, were right in the thick of these negotiations. The official memo even confirmed their involvement. Think about it: the union was in a super 'delicate spot' because Sorsby isn't even a member yet! He only joins after he's drafted or signs. That's high-stakes chess. The NFL then went all out to make this official, sending a concrete memo to all 32 clubs. It explicitly states "no further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL" and that Sorsby will now "focus on his preparation for entry into the League via the 2027 NFL Draft." It’s locked in: Sorsby is "Draft-Eligible" for 2027. He can't sign an NFL Player Contract until after that 2027 draft is completed. This kid played the long game, and it feels like a very smart move.
So, while we're hyped watching Sam Darnold lead our Hawks this season, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes insane catches, news like this keeps us looking ahead. The NFL landscape is always shifting. We're always scouting, always thinking about what's next for the Emerald City, for our team's future. This Brendan Sorsby saga reminds us that the player journey is never simple, and sometimes you gotta fight tooth and nail for your shot. We'll be keeping a close eye on how Sorsby prepares for that 2027 draft. Could he be a future target for teams, perhaps even the Hawks, looking for a strong arm to develop? It's way early to say, but you know we'll be watching every step. Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.