The $8.1 Billion Jets Said 'No Thanks' To Brendan Sorsby and His Scandal and The League Noticed

Alright, NFL fanatics, buckle up because the Brendan Sorsby saga just took a wild turn that’s got the whole league buzzing. After ditching his fight against that lifetime NCAA ban last week, the former signal-caller is officially throwing his hat into the NFL supplemental draft ring. But don't think every team is rushing to the phone. Nope. Turns out, one of the biggest franchises in the game, the New York Jets, wants absolutely nothing to do with him. Talk about a cold shoulder, right?

The Jets Said Nope and It's All About That Scandal

Seriously, this is wild. The New York Jets, a team Forbes says is worth a staggering $8.1 billion and is actively on the hunt for a new starting quarterback, has reportedly slammed the door shut on Sorsby. And why? It all circles back to that ugly betting scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from college ball. Insider Rich Cimini spilled the tea, flat out saying the Jets don’t want the drama. “They don’t want to deal with it,” Cimini told NFLSleeper. You gotta respect a team that knows what it wants, or more accurately, what it definitely doesn't want to deal with. They already grabbed Clemson QB Cade Klubnik in the fourth round, 110th overall, in the 2026 NFL draft, so maybe they're just set on their guy.

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A First-Round Pick For Sorsby? Don't Hold Your Breath

So, the Jets are out, but this isn't a total bust for Sorsby. According to reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Cleveland Browns are reportedly interested in taking a chance on him. But before you start thinking first-round money, pump the brakes. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler threw some serious cold water on that idea. He said it's super unlikely a team would drop a first-round pick in the supplemental draft. Why? It's a massive amount to give up, especially when you consider how the supplemental draft works. Teams place blind bids using next year's draft picks, and whoever offers the highest pick gets the player. It's high stakes poker, Emerald City! Fowler mentioned the Jets and Browns could do it since they have multiple first-rounders, but it's a long shot. He also floated a couple of “sleeper” teams, the Eagles and Buccaneers, who have established QBs but might be looking for a guy down the road, like with Baker Mayfield's contract situation in Tampa. There’s definitely intrigue, though, and Fowler promised “some action here in the next month for sure.” Everyone's watching to see if someone takes this gamble.

So, Sorsby’s NFL future is still a giant question mark, but the supplemental draft is about to get spicy. We'll be glued to our screens, watching to see which team takes a leap of faith on a guy with massive talent but even bigger baggage. Will someone pay the price for this gamble? Only time, and those blind bids, will tell. Get ready!

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