NFL will not hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, blocking Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL hit another roadblock Tuesday after the league decided it will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026, effectively preventing the quarterback from joining an NFL team this season.Not holding the 2026 NFL Supplemental DraftSorsby announced last week that he planned to enter the supplemental draft amid an ongoing legal battle with the NCAA and Big 12 Conference over his eligibility following a gambling scandal.According to multiple reports, the NFL declined Sorsby's request for a supplemental draft, citing concerns about completing a review of his gambling history before the start of the season.The decision leaves Sorsby unable to sign with an NFL team this year and likely pushes his next opportunity to enter the league until the 2027 NFL Draft.Sorsby's College gambling scandal, eligibility battleSorsby was permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to placing thousands of sports wagers totaling about $90,000 during his