As we entered the longest stretch of the summer without any notable football news, NFL fans united under one intriguing storyline: Where will Brendan Sorsby go in the supplemental draft? The Pittsburgh Steelers were among the teams doing their homework on Sorsby, and some experts believe he is a first-round talent.
But the NFL just dropped a bombshell on fans: there isn't going to be a supplemental draft this year.
On Tuesday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that the NFL is declining to hold a supplemental draft. Schefter broke the shocking league news with a post on X.
"[The] NFL is declining to hold a supplemental draft this summer, currently leaving the 2027 Draft as the only way for QB Brendan Sorsby to enter the NFL. A letter is being sent to Sorsby, and to all 32 NFL teams, to inform them of the league’s decision...
The league continues to try to show it has little tolerance for gambling issues."
Brendan Sorsby won't be an option for the Pittsburgh Steelers this year
This decision has an obvious and direct impact on the Sorsby. The promising 22-year-old quarterback opted to apply for the NFL supplemental draft after serious backlash around the NCAA's decision to reinstate him for the 2026 season.
Now, Sorsby is left without a place to play football until next spring.
The decision also impacts the Steelers and several other quarterback-needy teams that were looking into Sorsby ahead of what we thought would be a July supplemental draft. The Steelers already have four quarterbacks on their roster, so adding Sorsby was unlikely, but not out of the question.
Some NFL experts would argue that Sorsby would be the most promising QB of the group if added to a roster that includes Drew Allar and Will Howard—two former notable college quarterbacks who have also yet to play a snap in the pros.
The NFL is making a statement here: it won't tolerate players gambling and violating league rules (though the irony is that the league has put up with other incidents that some would argue are worse).
Per the NFL's letter, the league is demanding accountability. This segment of the NFL's letter to Sorsby was shared by ESPN's Pete Thamel on X.
"As Commissioner Goodell has emphasized, participation in the NFL is a privilege that carries with it significant responsibilities, including accountability. By all accounts, you are a talented player with the potential for future success. We encourage you to focus on preparing for possible entry into the NFL through the 2027 NFL Annual Draft."
Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, is (unsurprisingly) pushing back, Thamel writes.
"It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA."
The league has made its decision, but Sorsby's team is prepared to fight this. If nothing changes, the Pittsburgh Steelers will join 31 other NFL teams in waiting until the 2027 NFL Draft next April to have a shot at adding Brendan Sorsby to their roster.
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