Brendan Sorsby eligible for 2027 NFL draft after settlement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Brendan Sorsby has reached a settlement with the NFL regarding his exclusion from the 2026 supplemental draft. Under the agreement, he will not pursue litigation and will instead prepare for the 2027 draft. The NFL Players Association was involved in the discussions, as Sorsby is not a member of the union at this time. A memo from the NFL confirms his status as 'Draft-Eligible' for the upcoming draft, although he cannot sign a contract until after the draft concludes.
- •Sorsby will not challenge his exclusion from the 2026 supplemental draft.
- •He is considered 'Draft-Eligible' for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- •The NFLPA played a role in the settlement discussions.
- •Sorsby aims to prepare for the draft in April 2027.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Brendan Sorsby, NFL and NFLPA reach settlement; QB 2027 draft eligible
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Brendan Sorsby and NFL agree he'll be eligible for 2027 draft
"The NFL, NFLPA and quarterback Brendan Sorsby reportedly resolved claims related to the league's decision not to hold a supplemental draft.
"Sorsby, NFL, and NFLPA work out a settlement of his potential lawsuit against the league.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:19 PMBrendan Sorsby, NFL and NFLPA reach settlement; QB 2027 draft eligible
The NFL, NFLPA and quarterback Brendan Sorsby reportedly resolved claims related to the league's decision not to hold a supplemental draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:10 PMBrendan Sorsby and NFL agree he'll be eligible for 2027 draft
Sorsby, NFL, and NFLPA work out a settlement of his potential lawsuit against the league.
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