The NFL Called Brendan Sorsby's Issues "Too Significant" and Spilled The Denial To The Media First

Alright, 12s, you will not BELIEVE the absolute gut punch the NFL just delivered, not just to a prospective player, but to the very idea of common decency. Get this: Brendan Sorsby, a 22-year-old former Texas Tech quarterback, found out his NFL supplemental draft dreams were absolutely crushed *from the media* on Tuesday, June 23. You read that right. The league, according to his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, told *reporters* that Sorsby's petition was rejected before they even bothered to tell the kid himself. Seriously, what in the world is going on here?

The League's Unacceptable Communication Breakdown

Think about that for a second. This young man's future, his opportunity, gone. And the first he hears of it isn't from a formal letter, an email, a phone call, anything official. Nope. "He learned that the NFL was not planning to hold a Supplemental Draft when the media reported it," Kessler's statement fired back. It's just flat-out disrespectful. Kessler's office laid it bare, saying, "The NFL gave its letter purporting to deny Mr. Sorsby entry to the Supplemental Draft to the media before sending it to Mr. Sorsby." That's not a mistake, that's a choice. And it's a terrible look for a league that's always talking about player welfare. This isn't some minor update, this is someone's shot at the big time, completely derailed in the most unprofessional way possible.

"Too Significant" and Too Convenient?

So, what were the NFL's reasons for shutting him down? A

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letter from Larry Ferazani, general counsel of the NFL Management Council, reportedly told Sorsby his application "does not provide a basis for the League" to hold a supplemental draft. The excuses? They cited the "timing of the application," saying it was "filed three business days before the deadline." They also pointed to a "lack of supporting information or documentation." But hold up, Kessler's office isn't letting that slide. They say Sorsby didn't get that letter until *after* the NFL pushed it to the media, and get this: he "did not receive any indication that earlier submission or additional materials were necessary." Sorsby submitted his application "within hours of receiving it" last week. This kid has been through a lot already, facing multiple legal battles and an NCAA investigation for a gambling addiction. He admitted to placing "thousands" of online bets and even checked into rehab for it back in April. It feels like the league already made up its mind and then scrambled for reasons, all while treating a player with utter contempt. This whole mess, it leaves a sour taste, doesn't it? It’s not about any specific player on the Seahawks, or even the upcoming season directly, but it speaks volumes about how the NFL treats its potential talent. It makes you wonder about the transparency and respect the league claims to uphold. We deserve better from the Shield, and so do the players who pour their lives into this game. Let's hope this incident pushes the NFL to remember that there are real people behind these applications, and they deserve basic courtesy, not a media leak.

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