Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL Reportedly Won't Hold Supplemental Draft for Quarterback Brendan Sorsby
If the Steelers had interest in former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the NFL forced their plans to change.
The league is declining to hold a supplemental draft this summer, currently leaving the 2027 draft as the only way for Sorsby to enter the league, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The report said a letter is being sent to Sorsby and all 32 NFL teams to inform them of the league's decision.
Aaron Rodgers is the Steelers' starting quarterback for next season, but there were reports that Pittsburgh had interest in Sorsby as Rodgers' successor.
Sorsby admitted he broke NCAA rules by betting thousands of times, including 40 times on Indiana football while he was on that team's roster. He withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA and hoped to start his NFL career in 2026 by declaring himself eligible for the supplemental draft. Now, that draft reportedly will not take place. The collective bargaining agreement allows the league to decide whether to hold a supplemental draft.
Sorsby threw 45 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions over the past two seasons at Cincinnati, while completing 62.9% of his passes. Several teams were expected to have interest in drafting Sorsby, and joining the Steelers would have allowed him to be mentored by Rodgers in 2026 before potentially taking over the job in 2027.
Now, Sorsby will join a highly touted 2027 quarterback draft class.
Sorsby can play in other professional leagues in 2026 but cannot be signed by an NFL team as a free agent this year.
According to YahooSports, Kessler's attorney believes the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft violates Sorsby's rights, and he plans to pursue legal action.
Cleveland Browns: Quinshon Judkins Has Explosiveness Back After Season-Ending Injury
The Browns haven't decided on their starting quarterback, but Quinshon Judkins looks ready to return as their No. 1 running back.
Judkins led the Browns with 827 yards rushing as a rookie in 2025 before suffering a season-ending dislocated ankle and fractured fibula in Week 16. He made several explosive runs during mandatory minicamp and left a positive impression on Head Coach Todd Monken.
"(Judkins) got his confidence back, his explosion," Monken said via NFL.com and the Akron Beacon Journal. "We'll just see when he gets the pads on but looks good."
Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders (975 yards) and TreVeyon Henderson of the New England Patriots (911 yards) were the only rookies who outrushed Judkins in 2025. After attacking his rehab aggressively, Judkins feels ready to build off his first season.
"I know the work that I put in," Judkins said. "So I'm prepared to just go out there and just put it on the field."
Cincinnati Bengals: Dexter Lawrence Plans to Take Boxer's Mentality Into Training Camp
Pro Bowl tackle Dexter Lawrence has fully embraced being the Bengals' defensive leader since being traded to Cincinnati by the New York Giants prior to the draft.
Lawrence has been a consistent presence at Cincinnati's practice facility throughout the offseason and plans to raise the intensity even more during training camp. Instead of taking a break over the next several weeks, Lawrence plans to train diligently.
"I'm going to be like a boxer before they're going into a fight," Lawrence said via King5.com and The Associated Press. "You've got to put your head down and train."
Head Coach Zac Taylor said he has already been impressed by Lawrence's leadership. Cincinnati's defense gave up the most rushing yards in the NFL in 2025 and ranked 31st in total yards and 30th in points allowed.
The Bengals remade their defense this offseason by acquiring two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, edge rusher Boye Mafe, safety Bryan Cook and Lawrence. Taylor said the Bengals' defensive culture has changed for the better led by Lawrence.
"I don't know if he's left since the day he showed up in the trade," Taylor said. "It's good to have veteran leadership like that."
