The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft for the 2026 season, according to a league memo obtained per @AdamSchefter.
The decision to bypass the annual July event comes after the only potential candidate, former Indiana and Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby, reached an agreement with the league to withdraw his petition for entry. Sorsby, who has been at the center of a high-profile eligibility battle following a gambling controversy, will instead turn his full attention toward the 2027 NFL Draft.
According to the memo sent to all 32 teams, the NFL and NFLPA have reached a resolution that ensures Sorsby will not face immediate discipline for previously disclosed acts, though the league retains the right to investigate any future findings. Sorsby is expected to spend the upcoming year preparing for the draft cycle and will remain eligible for the Senior Bowl next year. Without any other eligible players in the pool, the league determined that holding the draft was unnecessary.
This marks a quiet end to a saga that had seen Sorsby initially push for immediate league entry after winning a legal battle against the NCAA. The quarterback has reportedly received treatment for gambling addiction during his time away from the field and is looking for a fresh start in the 2027 class.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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