CFL Bars Sorsby After Betting Allegations
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- The CFL said Friday it will not register a contract for Brendan Sorsby and no team may add him to its negotiation list, citing "serious and concerning" allegations and the need to uphold league integrity.
- Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets on college and pro sports totaling upward of $90,000, including 40 wagers on Indiana football while he was a member of the team.
- The NFL decided Tuesday not to hold a supplemental draft, removing another potential path for Sorsby to join a professional roster this year.
- Sorsby had attempted to regain eligibility to play at Texas Tech for the 2026 season but withdrew a lawsuit against the NCAA after initially receiving a temporary injunction to play.
- Sorsby's attorney Jeffrey Kessler told ESPN the NFL's supplemental draft decision was a CBA violation and said they would pursue possible action with the NFLPA.
Why it matters: Sorsby now appears shut out of both major North American professional football leagues after admitting to thousands of bets totaling more than $90,000 — including 40 wagers on his own college team at Indiana. With the CFL closing its door and the NFL declining a supplemental draft, his attorney is signaling legal action against the league, meaning the fight over his playing future may be headed to arbitration or federal court.
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