The NFL announces it will not conduct a supplemental draft in 2026, which removes Brendan Sorsby’s stated path to enter the league that year. Multiple outlets report that the league’s decision applies to Sorsby specifically, leaving him ineligible to pursue an NFL spot through the supplemental process until at least the 2027 NFL Draft.
The Athletic reports that the NFL had denied Sorsby’s supplemental draft application earlier, citing issues related to the league’s eligibility review connected to his gambling-related situation. Yahoo Sports and the Los Angeles Times add that the league’s choice to skip the supplemental draft further derails his plan to join the NFL for the coming season. Fox News characterizes the rationale as integrity concerns tied to Sorsby’s betting history.
Sources also note that supplemental draft selections have been rare in recent years, with The Athletic stating the NFL has not had a player chosen in the supplemental draft since 2019. Overall, the coverage aligns that the NFL’s 2026 supplemental draft cancellation and the earlier rejection leave Sorsby’s next opportunity tied to the 2027 draft cycle.
