Brendan Sorsby is done fighting the NFL in court. The former Cincinnati quarterback and the NFL Players Association have officially told all 32 teams they are dropping litigation that aimed to get him into the league sooner, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Instead, Sorsby will spend the next two years preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft.
“A memo was sent today to all NFL teams saying that the NFLPA and Brendan Sorsby will not be pursuing any further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL — and that instead, Sorsby will focus on his preparation for entry into the 2027 NFL Draft,” Schefter reported. The memo also says Sorsby will be classified as a “Draft-Eligible” player for 2027 and cannot sign any NFL contract until after that draft is complete.
From court to the sidelines
The whole situation started when Sorsby tried to enter the 2026 Supplemental Draft but got blocked. That’s when he and the NFLPA decided to sue. But with July approaching, it looks like they changed their mind. Rather than drag this through court, they’re letting the process play out the traditional way.
Sorsby first drew attention for all the wrong reasons. Reports surfaced that he allegedly bet thousands of dollars on sports while at Indiana, including wagers on the Hoosiers’ own football program during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. That’s a big no-no under NCAA rules and definitely not the kind of thing that makes NFL teams eager to add you to their roster.
He was originally supposed to play this season for Texas Tech after transferring there. But once the gambling story broke, things got messy. The Red Raiders initially suspended him for one game and he planned to play through it. Then both sides decided it was better to part ways entirely.
So now Sorsby is in a weird limbo. He’s a four-year college quarterback who can’t play anywhere. Not in the NFL. Not even in the CFL — that league already said he’s not eligible to play there this season. He’s basically stuck working with private trainers until 2027 rolls around.
What’s he going to do for two years? That’s the million-dollar question. Maybe he stays in shape with personal coaches. Maybe he finds a loophole nobody has thought of yet. For now, he’s just another former college star waiting for his shot — with a lot of time to think about those bets he placed in Bloomington.
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