The NFL Management Council has officially confirmed receipt of a Petition for Special Eligibility from Mr. Sorsby, according to a letter from General Counsel Larry Ferazani. The petition, which was formally dated June 16, 2026, was acknowledged in the correspondence addressed to Mr. Sorsby.
In the document, Ferazani noted that the league is in receipt of the filing. The letter also referenced an announcement made by the league earlier today, stating that the NFL has elected not to conduct a specific league-wide event. The available text of the letter ends before the specific event is named.
The NFL Management Council is the entity responsible for overseeing player eligibility and labor relations for the league. While the receipt of the petition is confirmed, the league has not yet provided additional information regarding the next steps for Mr. Sorsby following his June 16 submission. The outcome of the petition remains pending league review.
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