A fresh chapter unfolds in the ongoing saga surrounding Brendan Sorsby and his gambling controversy.
Recent developments reveal that Brendan Sorsby, the NFL, and the NFLPA have reached an agreement that resolves all issues related to the league’s decision against holding a supplemental draft. This agreement grants Sorsby eligibility for the 2027 NFL Draft, as reported by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network on Tuesday.
According to a memorandum circulated to NFL teams, it has been confirmed by both the NFLPA and Sorsby that there will be no further legal actions concerning his entrance into the NFL. Instead, Sorsby will now concentrate on preparing for his participation in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Under NFL and CBA guidelines, the memo states that Sorsby is officially recognized as a ‘Draft-Eligible’ player for the 2027 NFL Draft. He must wait until the conclusion of that draft to be eligible to sign any NFL Player Contract.
In a public statement distributed to several media outlets, Sorsby expressed his anticipation for the upcoming year, acknowledging his past struggles with gambling and taking responsibility for them.
“There has been a lot of news about me out there and I want to share this statement to make sure things are clear. I accept 100% responsibility for my actions,” he wrote. “I did not have control of my gambling problem and it took getting caught for me to realize that, but it was truly the best thing that could’ve happened to me. Because of this, I have been able get the help I need and fully focus on my recovery.”
The news comes after the NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft this year, which Sorsby planned to enter after leaving Texas Tech amid a complicated, back-and-forth eligibility situation in the NCAA.
NFL Network reported that the league’s decision not hold a supplemental draft was due to the inability to investigate Sorsby’s gambling issues in a timely manner.
Prior to that, the NCAA denied the Texas Tech quarterback’s request to be reinstated on May 26 before he was deemed eligible to play on June 8 by a Texas judge.
Sorsby, who spent four seasons between Indiana and Cincinnati, admitted to betting around $90,000 on college football games and, in some cases, on his own team.
Last week, the Canadian Football League barred Sorsby from playing in its ranks this year.
Through four collegiate seasons, Sorsby tossed 60 touchdowns to 18 interceptions while throwing for 7,208 yards.
Sorsby had a career-best year with Cincinnati in 2025, throwing 18 touchdowns to just five interceptions while the Bearcats went 7-6.