Brendan Sorsby will look to play football again in 2027.
On Tuesday, all NFL teams received a memo with the development that the NFLPA and Sorsby are not pursuing any further litigation regarding a supplemental draft. The former college quarterback will prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft after parting with Texas Tech following a brief stint with the Red Raiders as an offseason transfer addition.
Memo just sent to clubs, related to Brendan Sorsby:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 30, 2026
“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… pic.twitter.com/jMAfAUa7DD
It’s the latest development in a dramatic, headline-filled offseason for Sorsby. After being found to have gambled on games while at Indiana, Sorsby was briefly cleared with an injunction from a Lubbock judge that prevented the NCAA from punishing him or Texas Tech for playing during the 2026 college football season.
The Big 12, however, announced it was seeking an injunction to sanction Texas Tech if Sorsby played during a conference game. Texas Tech then informed Sorsby that he would not be playing for the Red Raiders this fall.
Sorsby initially sought a supplemental draft from the NFL, but the league denied that request. With Tuesday’s news, it appears Sorsby will not be playing competitive football in 2026 as he prepares for the 2027 NFL Draft in April. He released a statement confirming that he’s focused on 2027.
“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 get the help I need and fully focus on my recovery,” Sorsby wrote.
“The news about the supplemental draft changes nothing about my recovery journey – l 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.”
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