Overview
- The NFL declined to clear Sorsby for the 2026 supplemental draft, with league general counsel Larry Ferazani saying his conduct was too closely tied to the league’s core integrity interests.
- Dallas owner Jerry Jones and multiple sources reported the Cowboys had high interest in bidding on Sorsby if a supplemental draft had been held.
- The NCAA investigation traced about $90,000 in impermissible bets across Sorsby’s time at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech and led to an NCAA suspension he briefly fought in Texas court.
- The NFL confirmed it will not impose discipline for the past betting but its procedural decision effectively blocks Sorsby from joining the NFL this year and closes the CFL as a 2026 option.
- Sorsby’s camp is preparing for the regular 2027 draft while exploring NFLPA engagement or legal options, a path that could test league discretion and set a precedent for future gambling cases.