Brendan Sorsby Is Waiting Until 2027, And The NFL Just Dropped The Memo To Prove It

Alright, 12s, we've got some wild news coming down the wire that's gonna reshape how we think about the 2027 NFL Draft class. It's official: the saga of quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his draft eligibility is, at least for now, settled. The NFL and Sorsby himself have reached a deal that puts all the speculation to bed about his 2026 supplemental draft hopes. Instead, mark your calendars for 2027, because that's when this guy is officially hitting the big stage.

The 2026 Supplemental Draft Drama Is Over

This whole situation was getting wild, right? Sorsby was on the outs for the 2026 supplemental draft, and it looked like we might be heading for a big legal battle. But hold up, because multiple reports, now confirmed by PFT, say that's not happening. The NFL and Sorsby hashed out a settlement. What does that mean? Well, Sorsby isn't going to challenge the league's initial decision to keep him out of the 2026 draft. In return, the NFL is clearing the path for him to officially enter the 2027 NFL Draft. It's a classic give-and-take, folks. And get this, the NFL Players Association, the NFLPA, was right there in the thick of these negotiations. Talk about a tricky spot for them! Sorsby isn't even a member of the union yet. He only gets into the NFLPA after he's drafted, or if he goes undrafted and signs a free-agent deal. So, they were playing a delicate hand, navigating the future of a guy who's not technically "one of them" yet, but totally will be. It just goes to show you how much is on the line when these kinds of discu

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The League's Official Word Drops

Want to know how serious this is? The NFL even sent out a memo to all its clubs on Tuesday, and PFT got a copy. This wasn't just some casual chat; this was the league making it crystal clear. The memo stated, "We have confirmed with the NFLPA and Brendan Sorsby that there will be no further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL, and that instead, Mr. Sorsby will focus on his preparation for entry into the League via the 2027 NFL Draft." Talk about a definitive statement! It gets even more specific: "For purposes of League and CBA rules, Mr. Sorsby will be considered a 'Draft-Eligible' player for the 2027 NFL Draft." But here's the kicker: he won't be allowed to sign an NFL Player Contract until the 2027 NFL Draft is actually finished. So, no sneaky early deals, no backroom agreements. He's got to wait his turn, just like everyone else. It was a smart move by Sorsby to take this deal, seriously. Who knows what other moves the league might have pulled if he hadn't settled? Now, he's got a clear path.

What This Means for the Future

So, while we're not talking about a current Seahawks player like Sam Darnold or our incredible Jaxon Smith-Njigba, this is big for future roster building across the league. For us in the Emerald City, it means keeping an eye on the 2027 QB class now has one more name firmly on the radar. It's still a ways out, but with this kind of clarity, teams will definitely be watching Sorsby's development closely. It's another potential piece of the puzzle for the future of the league, and every single team will have this memo in mind.

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