Brendan Sorsby’s path to the NFL now has a new target date.
The former Cincinnati quarterback is officially steering toward the 2027 NFL Draft after the league confirmed Tuesday that there will be no further litigation over his entry into the NFL and no supplemental draft this summer. For now, that means Sorsby will not be playing during the 2026 season and will instead be treated as a “Draft-Eligible” player for 2027 under league and CBA rules. He also will not be able to sign an NFL Player Contract until the 2027 draft is complete.
The NFL said in its statement: “We have confirmed with the NFLPA and Brendan Sorsby that there will be no further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL-and that instead, Mr. Sorsby will focus on his preparation for entry into the League via the 2027 NFL Draft.
For purposes of League and CBA rules, Mr. Sorsby will be considered a 'Draft-Eligible' player for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Mr. Sorsby will not be eligible to sign an NFL Player Contract until the completion of the 2027 NFL Draft."
Sorsby then issued a statement of his own on Tuesday, aligning himself with that decision and addressing the gambling issues that complicated his NFL hopes. He said, “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. 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 to get the
help I need and fully focus on my recovery. The news about the supplemental draft changes nothing about my recovery journey - I
will continue to take it one day at a time. Focusing on making myself better throughout this process and making sure to share what I have learned and will continue to learn with others going forward.
I am fully committed to being the best version of myself that I can be while getting ready for the 2027 draft. God makes no mistakes, and I look forward to seeing the good that is to come from this.”
The issue traces back to gambling infractions from Sorsby’s time at Indiana, where he bet on his team multiple times while also placing thousands of other sports wagers. Those problems, along with the league’s belief that he had not shown enough accountability, kept the NFL from holding a supplemental draft for him.
On the field, Sorsby put together a strong 2025 season for Cincinnati. He finished with 2,800 passing yards and added 580 rushing yards, while throwing five interceptions and taking just seven sacks. The source material describes him as a top-15 quarterback last season and one of Cincinnati’s best signal callers of the 21st century.
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