NFL Rejects Supplemental Draft, Blocking Brendan Sorsby's 2026 Entry

NFL 拒絕補充選秀，封鎖 Brendan Sorsby 於 2026 年入聯

Jun 23, 2026, 23:38
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Introduction

The National Football League has announced that it will not hold a supplemental draft for the 2026 season. This decision means that quarterback Brendan Sorsby will be unable to join professional football this year.

美國國家美式足球聯盟 (NFL) 宣布 2026 年賽季將不舉行補充選秀。這項決定意味著四分衛 Brendan Sorsby 今年將無法加入職業美式足球聯賽。

Main Body

This decision follows a request for special eligibility from Brendan Sorsby, who was banned for life by the NCAA due to serious gambling violations. Sorsby admitted to placing about 9,000 bets totaling more than $90,000, including at least 40 bets on his own team, the Indiana Hoosiers. Although he had previously won a temporary legal battle to play in college for the 2026 season, Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA to try and enter the NFL instead.

這項決定是在 Brendan Sorsby 申請特別參賽資格後做出的，他先前因嚴重賭博違規而被 NCAA 終身禁賽。Sorsby 承認自己進行了約 9,000 次投注，總額超過 9 萬美元，其中至少有 40 次投注在自己效力的印第安納大學 Hoosiers 隊。

In an official letter, Larry Ferazani, a lawyer for the NFL Management Council, emphasized that the league has the sole right to decide whether to hold a supplemental draft under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The league stated that Sorsby's application was submitted too late—only three business days before the deadline—and lacked necessary documents. Furthermore, the NFL described Sorsby's behavior as a threat to the fairness of the game, noting that he did not show enough responsibility or commitment to league rules.

在的一封官方信函中，NFL 管理委員會的律師 Larry Ferazani 強調，根據集體談判協議 (CBA)，聯盟擁有決定是否舉行補充選秀的唯一權利。聯盟指出 Sorsby 的申請提交得太晚——僅在截止日期前三個工作日——且缺乏必要文件。此外，NFL 將 Sorsby 的行為描述為對比賽公平性的威脅，並指出他沒有表現出足夠的責任感或對聯盟規則的承諾。

Sorsby's lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, asserted that the league's action violates the CBA and the law. He indicated that they plan to seek help from the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). However, experts suggest that because Sorsby is not currently a member of the union, this process may be difficult. Some observers have pointed to previous cases, such as Terrelle Pryor and Hunter Dekkers, to question if the league is being inconsistent. Consequently, Sorsby must now wait for the 2027 NFL Annual Draft.

Sorsby 的律師 Jeffrey Kessler 主張聯盟的行動違反了 CBA 和法律。他表示他們計劃尋求 NFL 球員協會 (NFLPA) 的幫助。然而，專家認為由於 Sorsby 目前並非工會成員，這一過程可能會很困難。一些觀察人士提到先前 Terrelle Pryor 和 Hunter Dekkers 的案例，質疑聯盟的做法是否不一致。因此，Sorsby 現在必須等待 2027 年的 NFL 年度選秀。

Conclusion

Brendan Sorsby cannot play in the NCAA or the NFL for the 2026 season, and his professional hopes are now delayed until the 2027 draft.

Brendan Sorsby 在 2026 年賽季無法參加 NCAA 或 NFL 的比賽，他對職業生涯的希望現在被推遲到 2027 年選秀。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Logic Bridge': Moving from A2 Simple Sentences to B2 Complex Ideas

At an A2 level, you say: "Sorsby bet money. He was banned. He wants to play in the NFL."

To reach B2, you need to show how these ideas connect. We do this using Logical Connectors. Looking at the text, we can find three specific 'bridges' that turn simple English into professional English.

1. The 'Contrast' Bridge (Although)

  • A2 Style: He won a legal battle. But he dropped the lawsuit.
  • B2 Style: Although he had previously won a temporary legal battle... Sorsby dropped his lawsuit.

The Trick: Although tells the reader: "I am about to give you a fact, but the most important part is the opposite result that follows." Use this to show you can handle complex contradictions.

2. The 'Addition' Bridge (Furthermore)

  • A2 Style: He was too late. Also, he didn't have the papers.
  • B2 Style: ...the league stated that Sorsby's application was submitted too late... Furthermore, the NFL described Sorsby's behavior as a threat.

The Trick: Instead of using 'and' or 'also' (which are basic), use Furthermore. It signals that you are building a strong, formal argument. It is the gold standard for B2 academic and business writing.

3. The 'Result' Bridge (Consequently)

  • A2 Style: He is not in the union. So, it is difficult.
  • B2 Style: ...this process may be difficult. Consequently, Sorsby must now wait for the 2027 NFL Annual Draft.

The Trick: Consequently is a powerful way to say "because of everything I just mentioned, this is the final result." It creates a clear chain of cause-and-effect.

Quick Reference for your Transition:

A2 Word→\rightarrowB2 Power Word
But→\rightarrowAlthough / However
Also→\rightarrowFurthermore / Moreover
So→\rightarrowConsequently / Therefore

Vocabulary Learning

eligibility (n.)
The right or qualification to be chosen or to participate in something.
Example:The athlete's eligibility was questioned due to his academic performance.
violation (n.)
An action that breaks a law, rule, or agreement.
Example:Parking in front of a fire hydrant is a clear traffic violation.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the notes before the exam.
sole (adj.)
Being the only one; without any others.
Example:She was the sole survivor of the plane crash.
asserted (v.)
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The manager asserted that the new strategy would increase sales by ten percent.
inconsistent (adj.)
Not staying the same throughout; contradicting itself or lacking harmony.
Example:The witness's testimony was inconsistent with the evidence found at the scene.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:He failed to study for the test; consequently, he received a low grade.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→