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The NFL declined Brendan Sorsby’s bid to enter the 2026 supplemental draft amid gambling history and unresolved NCAA issues, effectively ending his path to the NFL this offseason and leaving him to pursue other leagues or the 2027 NFL Draft.
Two Pittsburgh insiders say Brendan Sorsby is unlikely to be drafted by the Steelers in 2026 due to gambling baggage, preferring to wait for next year’s QB class; Sorsby could end up with Browns, Jets, or another team as a developmental option, with Pittsburgh and others weighing whether to roll the dice this cycle.
The Steelers are reportedly vetting controversial QB Brendan Sorsby in the NFL’s supplemental draft, weighing his high-end talent against serious off-field risk from a campus gambling scandal. The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo says Pittsburgh has begun “doing their homework” to assess talent versus potential discipline as they navigate an unsettled QB situation. Sorsby, a 6-3, 235-pound passer, threw 2,800 yards and 27 TDs with five INTs and added 580 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs, but struggled vs. elite secondaries; he also bet thousands of dollars on games in college, raising possible league or legal issues. The Steelers previously removed a similar case (Hunter Dekkers) from their board, but could still bid in the supplemental draft if the risk-reward balance favors Sorsby.}^{**Note:** The article is a sports news piece and does not contain access-denied content; bot_challenge is false.
Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby mutually parted ways amid a gambling controversy and multiple legal filings. Sorsby plans to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft after dropping his college-eligibility lawsuit, becoming eligible as a player who has exhausted college eligibility. The dispute centers on a court-ordered injunction that briefly allowed him to play despite NCAA and Big 12 opposition, with the conference and NCAA seeking a stay and arguing the ruling could undermine league bylaws and the integrity of college sports. The NCAA’s latest filing escalated the case as the season looms.
The Weekender highlights three major stories: the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami is tickets-wise the most expensive in history with average prices around $4,320 and parking nearing $747; Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has sued the NCAA seeking a sixth year of eligibility on medical grounds; and a federal indictment exposes a wide-ranging point-shaving scheme involving 39 players across 17 NCAA Division I teams and five fixers, impacting more than 29 games.
The MLB faces a crisis of trust following a gambling scandal involving Cleveland Guardians players, with critics arguing that the league's new betting limits are insufficient and that the sport's integrity is at risk due to its close ties with gambling companies, raising concerns about widespread corruption and the need for stronger regulation.
Major League Baseball has imposed betting limits on individual pitches following a scandal where Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for allegedly accepting bribes to manipulate pitches, with MLB aiming to reduce integrity risks associated with such bets by capping wagers and banning parlays on pitch-level outcomes.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for accepting bribes from gamblers to rig pitches during games, with Ortiz arrested and both facing serious charges including conspiracy and money laundering, amid ongoing investigations into sports betting corruption.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges of profiting from rigged poker games and providing non-public injury information about NBA stars, amid a large federal gambling crackdown involving over 30 arrests including prominent basketball figures and mobsters.
Former NBA player Damon Jones is implicated in a major gambling scandal involving inside information, financial troubles, and legal issues, including using his championship ring as collateral for loans amid ongoing federal investigations into illegal gambling operations.
The NBA gambling scandal is expanding, with reports that Clippers head coach Ty Lue was involved in a rigged poker game in Vegas in 2019, alongside Chauncey Billups, who was arrested for his alleged role in the scheme. Lue, a known poker enthusiast and close friend of Billups, has denied any wrongdoing, but the investigation continues to uncover connections between NBA figures and illegal gambling activities.
The NBA placed Miami Heat player Terry Rozier on unpaid leave amid an alleged gambling scandal involving illegal sports betting and mafia-linked poker schemes, with the players union criticizing the decision as unfair and contrary to the presumption of innocence. Rozier's salary is held in escrow as legal proceedings continue, and the league emphasizes its commitment to integrity.
Following a gambling scandal and criminal charges, the NBA has placed Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier's salary in an interest-bearing escrow account pending his legal resolution, despite initial reports he would be paid; the NBA Players Association plans to challenge this decision.
The NFL is investigating the Baltimore Ravens for incorrectly listing Lamar Jackson's injury status, which could lead to fines, draft pick losses, or suspensions, especially given the timing amid recent gambling scandals in sports.
The Ravens clarified that Lamar Jackson's change from full to limited practice participation was due to league rules, despite him fully participating in practice, highlighting confusion over what constitutes 'limited' practice and raising concerns about potential inside information influencing betting activities amid ongoing gambling scandals.