Nobody's Talking About the NFL Giving Sorsby's Rejection to the Media Before Him, and That's the Real Problem

Alright, Seahawks fans, let's talk about something that just boiled my blood and it's not even about a game. The NFL, in its infinite wisdom, dropped a bomb today, not just saying there's NO supplemental draft in 2026, but the *way* they did it? Absolute clown show. We're talking about Brendan Sorsby's petition, and the league basically handed his rejection letter to NFL Network before the dude even saw it himself. Seriously, the nerve of these guys!

No Supplemental Draft? Fine. But The League's Moves Are Telling.

So, first things first, the big news from the league office today, June 23, 2026, is that there won't be a supplemental draft this year. League official Lawrence P. Ferazini Jr. sent out a letter to Sorsby, dated June 16, saying that his "Petition for Special Eligibility" was received. But then the letter goes on to explain why it's a no-go. The NFL, under its Collective Bargaining Agreement, has "sole discretion" to decide if a supplemental draft is even appropriate in any given year. They haven't had one for "several years," and before Sorsby's submission, they had "no plans" for one this year because "no other player has sought entry." You know, that part is almost understandable. It's their call, their rules. We 12s might grumble, but we get how the league operates on paper. But then you hear the rest of it.

The League's Priorities Are All Kinds of Twisted

Here's where it gets wild and makes you question the whole operat

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ion. As soon as the NFL announced there would be no supplemental draft, they didn't just tell Sorsby. Nope. They released the *full text* of his rejection letter by "handing it to NFL Network." And get this, we're hearing that the letter was out in the public eye before Sorsby even had a chance to receive it himself. Talk about a slap in the face! The letter from Ferazini even mentioned Sorsby's petition was filed "three business days before the deadline," came "without any supporting information or documentation," and only after he "abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions." The league claims these issues were "too significant" and "too closely tied to the League’s core integ" to change their plans. But releasing a private, personal rejection to the media before the player himself? That kind of move screams volumes about where the NFL's priorities truly lie. It's a bad look, plain and simple, and it makes you wonder about the "core integrity" they're talking about. This whole situation is just another reminder of how the NFL does business. For Sorsby, it means he's not getting that supplemental draft shot, and he found out in the most public, impersonal way possible. For us fans, it just reinforces that sometimes the league office cares more about managing the optics through the media than about the actual human beings involved. It's a cynical take, I know, but after today's news, it's hard to feel otherwise. What's next? Well, we keep watching, keep cheering for our Seahawks, and keep holding the league accountable when they pull stunts like this.

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