Brendan Sorsby Sidelined Until 2027, and the NFL's 'Investigation' Excuse Is a Total Cop-Out
Holy smokes, did you guys hear the news? The NFL just pulled a move that screams "what are we even doing here?" They confirmed it: there will be NO supplemental draft in July 2026. This isn't just some administrative blip, folks, this is a massive blow for Brendan Sorsby, effectively kicking him out of the league until the April 2027 draft. Talk about a gut punch for a kid trying to make his way!
The League's Shady Decision Is Sticking It To Sorsby
Yep, you read that right. The NFL decided to just straight-up keep Brendan Sorsby out of the supplemental draft. Instead of letting him get a shot this summer, they've slammed the door shut until next year's main event. Their official reason, per sources with knowledge of the situation? They claim there wasn't "insufficient time to fully investigate his gambling activities." Seriously? That's what they're going with?
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From where I'm sitting, and I know you 12s agree, that sounds like a total cop-out. A lazy, unbelievable excuse for a league that's supposed to be on top of everything. It just doesn't pass the sniff test, and it makes you wonder what the real deal is here. The guy just wants to play, and the league is hanging him out to dry with what feels like a flimsy excuse.
Breaking Down the NFL's Bogus Excuses
Let's unpack this "insufficient time" nonsense, shall we? This isn't some last-minute surprise. The league could, and honestly should, have started looking into Sorsby's situation way back in late April. That's when it became clear he might be applying for the supplemental draft. So, if they knew for months, where was the urgency? Why wait until now to drop this bombshell?
And here's the kicker, the part that really grinds my gears: the NFL didn't even *have* to investigate Sorsby's gambling to decide if he was eligible for the draft! There's no rule in the books that links pre-NFL gambling to draft eligibility. Zero. So, the whole "investigation" argument crumbles faster than a stale cracker. It makes you think this is less about rules and more about making an example or, even worse, avoiding something they don't want to deal with. Especially when the league currently has two players who engaged in similar gambling behavior back in college. The double standard is glaring, guys.
What's Next For Sorsby? A Fight For His Future
So, where does this leave Brendan Sorsby? Well, he's not taking this lying down, at least he shouldn't be. Since he hasn't been drafted, he's not even part of the union, which means he's got to fight this battle on his own. Luckily, he's got a big-time lawyer in Jeffrey Kessler, the same dude who won him a temporary injunction to restore his NCAA eligibility just 15 days ago. You can bet your bottom dollar Kessler is probably gearing up to file another lawsuit, pushing for a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction. This battle is far from over, and I, for one, will be glued to every update, hoping Sorsby gets the shot he deserves against the league's baffling decision. Get ready, NFL, because this kid might just come back swinging!
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