Cleveland Browns Avoid Temptation with NFL Supplemental Draft Cancellation

The Cleveland Browns will not be tempted to draft Brendan Sorsby after the NFL cancelled the supplemental draft.

The decision comes as a relief to fans who were worried about the team's quarterback room.

What happened to Brendan Sorsby?

Brendan Sorsby began his career at Indiana University before transferring to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

He entered the transfer portal after securing a $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech.

What did the NFL say about Brendan Sorsby's application?

The NFL declined to allow Sorsby to enter the supplemental draft, citing his repeated and significant violations of NCAA rules.

The league's general counsel, Lawrence P. Ferazani, Jr., stated that Sorsby knowingly engaged in gambling on his own team and teammates.

What does this mean for the Cleveland Browns?

The Browns will go into training camp with the battle for the No. 1 quarterback spot wide open between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.

The team is currently standing 7th in the National Football Conference with a 9-7-1 record, on a L4 streak, and their next game is vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2026-09-13.

General manager Andrew Berry had previously spoken about giving Sorsby a second chance, but the NFL's decision has eliminated that possibility.

Coach Todd Monken had expressed reservations about drafting Sorsby during minicamp.

The Browns have used the supplemental draft in the past to acquire notable players such as quarterback Bernie Kosar and wide receiver Josh Gordon.

The team's focus will now shift to the upcoming training camp and the battle for the starting quarterback position.

And with the supplemental draft cancelled, the Browns can focus on their current roster and prepare for the new season.

But the team's fans will be watching closely to see how the quarterback situation plays out.

So the Browns will have to rely on their current players to fill the void.

The team's offense will be led by Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, who will be competing for the starting spot.

The defense will also be a key factor in the team's success this season.

The Browns will be looking to improve their standing in the National Football Conference and make a push for the playoffs.