What happened: The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this summer, closing off the lone avenue that would have let quarterback Brendan Sorsby enter the league this year. With that route shut, the 2027 Draft now stands as his only way in. The decision was conveyed in a letter from Larry Ferazani, general counsel of the NFL Management Council.

Why it matters: The move strands a draft-eligible quarterback for a full season, delaying his professional path by roughly a year. Sorsby's camp is contesting the decision, with attorney Jeffrey Kessler calling it a violation of the collective bargaining agreement and the law, setting up a possible legal challenge that could reopen the door for 2026.

What to watch: Watch whether Sorsby files a formal legal challenge in the coming weeks and how the league responds to the CBA argument, which would determine whether he has any path to play in 2026.