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by Bo Marchionte
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Published June 25, 2026, 7:51 AM
NFL Closes the Door on Brendan Sorsby
Brendan Sorsby’s Next Team (Kalshi Betting Odds)
- Pittsburgh Steelers – 25%
- New York Jets – 17%
- Arizona Cardinals – 16%
- Cleveland Browns – 11%
- Indianapolis Colts – 10%
Above was the list of teams via the Kalshi website monitoring the Sorsby odds on his next team. When betting markets were still open, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged as the favorite to select Brendan Sorsby if the NFL held a 2026 Supplemental Draft.
Those odds instantly became meaningless Tuesday when the league informed Sorsby there would be no Supplemental Draft, effectively preventing him from entering the NFL this season.
Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, immediately challenged the league’s decision. It’s worth noting Kessler has his own Wikipedia page, obviously he is no light weight in the industry.
“It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA.”
It’s also worth pointing out his son Andrew Kessler, is an NFL Agent at the Athletes First Agency. However, Ron Slavin, through LIFT Sports Management, serves as Sorsby’s agent and has been actively involved in managing his professional and collegiate affairs, including legal disputes and NIL agreements.
For Sorsby, a quarterback viewed by many scouts as possessing NFL starting talent, the announcement leaves his football future uncertain.
Sorsby Key Topics
- Steelers were betting favorites before the draft was canceled.
- NFL announced there will be no 2026 Supplemental Draft.
- Attorney Jeffrey Kessler vows to challenge the ruling.
- Mike Florio questioned the NFL’s explanation.
- Sorsby’s NFL future is now on hold until at least 2027.
Why Pittsburgh Was Linked to Sorsby
Steelers Quarterback Situation
- Pittsburgh carried the best betting odds.
- Steelers currently have four quarterbacks.
- Will Howard and Drew Allar remain developmental options.
- Aaron Rodgers says this is his final season.
- No draft means Pittsburgh’s true interest remains unknown.
Before the NFL shut the door on the Supplemental Draft, oddsmakers viewed the Pittsburgh Steelers as the most likely destination for Brendan Sorsby. While betting odds never confirm a team’s intentions, they often reflect league perception and informed speculation.
The Steelers currently carry four quarterbacks, including veterans Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph. However, it’s the young developmental passers Will Howard and Drew Allar that garner the attention of the position long-term.
If Pittsburgh truly had stronger odds than teams like the Jets or Cardinals, it suggested evaluators believed the organization remained open to adding another talented quarterback despite its crowded room.
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin would always say this when dealing with the hypothetical questions.
“I don’t deal in hypotheticals.”
That philosophy was one of Tomlin’s trademarks whenever discussing roster scenarios. The hypotheticals grow even larger now since Sorsby has no immediate access to the National Football League.
With no Supplemental Draft, the Steelers never had to reveal whether those odds reflected genuine interest. Still, the market itself provides an interesting glimpse into how league observers viewed Pittsburgh’s quarterback philosophy.
