Former University of Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby has decided not to pursue legal action against the National Football League (NFL). Sorsby had been seeking to enter the NFL via a supplemental draft, but the league announced it would not be holding one this year.

Sorsby’s Saga

Sorsby’s troubles began when it was revealed that he had been seeking treatment for a gambling addiction. It was later discovered that he had wagered over $90,000 on college football games, including some in which he participated as a player. This led to a backlash against Texas Tech, where Sorsby had transferred, and the school ultimately agreed to a mutual separation with the player.

Sorsby had filed a petition with the NFL to be included in the supplemental draft, but the league denied his request. In a letter to Sorsby, NFL attorney Lawrence P. Ferazani Jr. stated that the league had not conducted a supplemental draft in several years and had no plans to do so this year. Ferazani also noted that Sorsby’s petition was filed without supporting information or documentation, and that the issues presented by his petition were too significant to be reviewed within the given timeline.

Sorsby will now focus on the 2027 NFL draft, for which he will be eligible next April. He still faces a lawsuit from the University of Cincinnati, which is seeking to recover money it paid to him as part of his name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.