Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible despite gambling

[Sibster]

The league sent a letter to Sorsby and all 32 NFL teams explaining why it refused to hold a 2026 supplemental draft for him.

Timing & Evidence: The league noted that the petition was filed just three business days before the deadline without any supporting materials. The NFL argued this gave them too short a window to meaningfully review his situation.
Integrity Concerns: The NFL stated they did not have the complete record of the NCAA's investigation into Sorsby's gambling. They noted he had reportedly engaged in "repeated and significant violations," including placing wagers on his own team.
Lack of Accountability: The letter emphasized that the petition did not demonstrate accountability for his conduct or show how he would adhere to the league's rules regarding the integrity of competition.

Here's a link to the tweet that has the actual letter.   

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2069478343611748532?s=20

He’s taken no accountability and is hiding behind the phrase “addiction” which we all know is more of a weakness and a poor choice than a sickness. It’s shameless and a harbinger of poor future decision making and it would be reckless for the NFL to allow him into the league at this point.  There's a high chance he does something to harm the integrity of the sport and that would get him banned for life.    The best thing to do is keep working out and either get help or maintain a low profile.   Go play in the CFL if he can.  But by all means, stay away from anything gambling related.  Then hopefully by the time the 2027 NFL Draft rolls around, he won't be seen as damaged goods anymore.

[Spider-Dan]

Can't a team just sign him as a UDFA?

[CF DolFan]

Can't a team just sign him as a UDFA?

I would think he would have to fall through a draft first to become signing eligible.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Can't a team just sign him as a UDFA?

Nope.  In order to be a UDFA you need to be eligible to be drafted and then go undrafted.  At the time of the NFL draft he was not eligible to be drafted as he still had NCCA eligibility and had not gone through the process of declaring as a junior.  

[Sibster]

Can't a team just sign him as a UDFA?

Nope.   Gotta go through the NFL Draft process first.   He missed it.   He can sign with the CFL at any time but who knows if the CFL will even want him.

[Sunstroke]

He'd make a decent back-up for Saskatchewan of the CFL...

[Sunstroke]

...check that. The CFL says he can't play in the CFL this season either. Saskatchewan will need to look elsewhere for their clipboard holder.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

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[Sibster]

...check that. The CFL says he can't play in the CFL this season either. Saskatchewan will need to look elsewhere for their clipboard holder.

Looks like they are taking the same precautions as the NFL.   This guy is radioactive right now.   By next spring, there will have been several other scandals going on and this situation probably will blow over.   He just needs to keep a low profile and stay in shape. 

[Phishfan]

Looks like they are taking the same precautions as the NFL.   This guy is radioactive right now.   By next spring, there will have been several other scandals going on and this situation probably will blow over.   He just needs to keep a low profile and stay in shape. 

His career is finished before it started.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

His career is finished before it started.

He is back to the exact same spot he was before the corrupt Texas judge decided to Sorsby was a victim. 

He can take out loans and finish his degree, stay in shape and get treatment for his problem.  If he does that he will be drafted in 2027.  He will then need to earn his spot as a backup.  And eventually he will get his chance.   What he does with it is up to him. 

It will be interesting to see if he is invited to the combine. 

[Pappy13]

He can take out loans and finish his degree, stay in shape and get treatment for his problem.  If he does that he will be drafted in 2027.

I think this is the key. The NFL would like for him to show some progress in dealing with his addiction before joining the NFL. This will be either exactly what he needs or he won't be putting on an NFL uniform. His choice.