Overview
- The NCAA found Sorsby placed extensive sports bets during his college career and declared him ineligible, a finding that led him to leave Texas Tech after briefly winning a Texas court injunction.
- The NFL declined to hold a 2026 supplemental draft for Sorsby and sent a formal letter saying it lacked time to vet his late petition and had concerns about his acceptance of responsibility.
- The CFL issued a league office statement refusing to register a contract for Sorsby or allow teams to add him to negotiation lists, citing the need to protect competitive integrity.
- A UFL co‑owner publicly invited Sorsby to play but the league gave no formal clearance, leaving his practical options for 2026 limited to lower‑tier leagues, junior college routes, or preparing for the 2027 draft.
- Sorsby's lawyer says he will press the NFLPA and could pursue court action over the NFL decision, a move that could test league discretion under the collective bargaining framework and set precedent for players with gambling histories.