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5 min readThe NFL's Door Slam on Brendan Sorsby and the Falcons' Bet on Kyle Pitts
The NFL canceled the 2026 supplemental draft entirely rather than let quarterback Brendan Sorsby enter the league. Sorsby, a 22-year-old who transferred from Indiana to Cincinnati to Texas Tech without ever playing for the Red Raiders, had declared for the supplemental draft after what the league described as a "sustained pattern of improper gambling activity across three different universities." The NFL said his petition was "insufficient" and did not adequately address the gambling. The league simply chose not to hold a supplemental draft at all this year, and since no other players applied, Sorsby was the only person blocked.
The NFL's Medieval Fortress
Ben Maller's read on the situation is blunt: the NFL found its point of demarcation. A league that "has very little integrity" on most matters decided this particular quarterback was a bridge too far. Maller describes Sorsby's resume as reading "like a casino loyalty card" and says his betting slip is "longer than the scouting report on how to defend you." The NFL didn't just close the door — they "welded it shut," built a brick wall around it, and hung a "do not disturb" sign until at least 2027.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:41) **NFL Slams Door on Brendan Sorsby's Supplemental Draft** - The NFL cancels the 2026 supplemental draft, blocking quarterback Brendan Sorsby from entering the league due to a "sustained pattern of improper gambling activity" across three universities.
- 2 (14:01) **Sorsby's Attorney Threatens Legal Action** - Jeffrey Kessler, a prominent sports litigator, calls the NFL's decision a violation of the CBA and the law, promising to challenge it immediately.
- 3 (18:45) **Kyle Pitts Signs $54 Million Extension with Falcons** - The tight end agrees to a three-year, $54 million deal with $36 million guaranteed, making him the third-highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
- 4 (28:08) **Deshaun Watson's Coach Proposes Players Bet on Their Own Games** - Quincy Avery suggests a "solution" where players would flat-bet the money line on every game they play, a proposal the host dismisses as incredibly stupid.
- 5 (29:13) **Caller Segment: Astrology and Rafael Devers Apology** - Andrea, the "Astrology Insider," analyzes the tension between Rafael Devers and his manager after a public dispute, predicting lingering discord due to Devers' Scorpio nature.
- 6 (33:20) **Caller Segment: Banter and New Affiliate Announcement** - The show takes calls from Lucky Tony and Hal Pal, discussing Houston's ban on the host and the Astros cheating scandal.
- 7 (37:18) **Caller Segment: Mike the Leprechaun and Poppy** - Mike the Leprechaun calls in, initially refusing to give soccer picks, but eventually provides predictions for Mexico, South Korea, Brazil, and Morocco.
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Show Notes
In Hour 4 of the show, Ben Maller talks about the NFL slamming the door on the Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby the other day. Plus, Ben reacts to Kyle Pitts getting a new extension with the Falcons, we play Password, and more!!
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