Brendan Sorsby's agent on whether NFL will reject application for supplemental draft: "I would hope not"
The NFL's decision to cancel the 2026 supplemental draft leaves Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's future uncertain
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📍 Where it landed
The NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft in 2026, making Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible to enter the league that year. The decision left Sorsby with limited options for his NFL aspirations and prompted legal discussions regarding the collective bargaining agreement.
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Where it stands
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft in 2026, which means Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not be eligible to enter the league this year. Coverage emphasizes the impact of this decision on Sorsby's career, with reports from Yahoo Sports, Los Angeles Times, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, and ESPN.
Jeffrey Kessler, Sorsby's agent, has stated that the exclusion violates the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sorsby's agent has expressed hope that the NFL will reconsider.
The NFL has cited significant issues in declining the supplemental draft application.
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The reporting (7)
- NFL won't host Supplemental Draft, making Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible in 2026 Yahoo Sports · 66d ago
- Brendan Sorsby's NFL plan derailed for a year as league decides not to hold supplemental draft Los Angeles Times · 66d ago
- NFL declines Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft application, leaves Texas Tech QB with few options for 2026 CBS Sports · 66d ago
- NFL calls Brendan Sorsby's issues 'too significant,' declines 2026 supplemental draft USA Today · 66d ago
- Brendan Sorsby to the Eagles, or the NFL at all, is now looking pretty unlikely Yahoo Sports · 66d ago
- Jeffrey Kessler: Exclusion of Brendan Sorsby from supplemental draft violates the CBA NBC Sports · 66d ago
- No 2026 supplemental draft; Brendan Sorsby's NFL path paused ESPN · 66d ago
Answered
Why is Brendan Sorsby's NFL path paused?
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft in 2026, making Sorsby ineligible to enter the league this year.
What has Brendan Sorsby's agent said about the decision?
Sorsby's agent, Jeffrey Kessler, has stated that the exclusion from the supplemental draft violates the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Which outlets are covering this story?
Coverage is available from Yahoo Sports, Los Angeles Times, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, and ESPN.
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