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After seeing his college football and NFL plans for 2026 fall apart, former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby appears to have suffered another setback. Multiple reports indicate that the Canadian Football League (CFL) has indefinitely barred any team from signing Sorsby. With each passing day, his football options continue to dwindle.
It remains unclear whether Sorsby could be forced to sit out even longer than expected. While the NFL left the door open for the 2027 NFL Draft, it is uncertain whether the league will accept his declaration in January. There has also been speculation that he could pursue the junior college (JUCO) route, although he would first need clearance from the NJCAA to regain eligibility.
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The situation has spiraled ever since Sorsby sought to have his eligibility reinstated. After a judge granted an injunction, the controversy escalated. It eventually reached the point where the Big 12 filed a federal complaint against Texas Tech. The fallout led Sorsby to leave Texas Tech, apply for the NFL Supplemental Draft, and ultimately face rejection from both the NFL and CFL.
At the end of the day, Sorsby should absolutely seek treatment for his gambling addiction. However, the responsibility for this situation ultimately falls on him. No one forced Sorsby to place thousands of bets in violation of clear NCAA rules. More importantly, no one forced him to gamble on games involving his own team.
It remains unclear whether Sorsby could be forced to sit out even longer than expected. While the NFL left the door open for the 2027 NFL Draft, it is uncertain whether the league will accept his declaration in January. There has also been speculation that he could pursue the junior college (JUCO) route, although he would first need clearance from the NJCAA to regain eligibility.
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The situation has spiraled ever since Sorsby sought to have his eligibility reinstated. After a judge granted an injunction, the controversy escalated. It eventually reached the point where the Big 12 filed a federal complaint against Texas Tech. The fallout led Sorsby to leave Texas Tech, apply for the NFL Supplemental Draft, and ultimately face rejection from both the NFL and CFL.
At the end of the day, Sorsby should absolutely seek treatment for his gambling addiction. However, the responsibility for this situation ultimately falls on him. No one forced Sorsby to place thousands of bets in violation of clear NCAA rules. More importantly, no one forced him to gamble on games involving his own team.
