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Is an 18-game schedule inevitable? What other issues will be on the table during the next CBA negotiations?

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THE TRADES KEEP COMING!!

A shocker Thursday morning as LaMelo Ball is heading to Minnesota in a massive move involving Naz Reid and a bevy of draft picks:

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Mark your calendars 📅

The 2027 #NFLDraft in Washington D.C. will take place April 29 - May 1!

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Today's No-Truth-to-Rumors-We're-Shopping-Del-Tufo Show w/ @TomPelissero:

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Terrion Arnold voluntarily surrendered himself tonight to authorities. Statement on his behalf from @DeniseWhite_EAG:

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The State Attorney’s Office will file charges against Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa. Arnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison.

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"What I see is magic. ... They all just want to win, and they want to win for this country. ... Their camaraderie, it glows."

—Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman on his son Alex Freeman and the USMNT's World Cup performance 👏

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Big time playmaker for the @Jaguars who should see his numbers explode. Very talented mismatch weapon who could change how opponents defend the Jags’ passing game

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The Jaguars and standout TE Brenton Strange have agreed to terms on a 3 year extension worth up to $48M, with $25M guaranteed per his agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio, and Jon Perzley @SPORTSTARSNYC

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What are Brendan Sorsby's realistic options for the 2026 season after the #NFL announced it will not hold a Supplemental Draft this summer?

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By refusing to hold a Supplemental Draft this summer, did the #NFL essentially just suspend embattled QB Brendan Sorsby for the 2026 season?

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Where do the #Celtics go from here after failing to acquire Giannis in a deal that reportedly included Jaylen Brown? Is moving Brown still an option?

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Today's Smile-Big-and-Shake-the-Commish's-Hand Show w/ @TomPelissero:

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A source close to the situation said the NFLPA has not made any determination on if, how or whether there are legal grounds to act on this. Still many moving parts as Brendan Sorsby and his representatives evaluate options.

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Statement from the office of Brendan Sorsby’s attorney Jeffrey Kessler:

In late April, we inquired with the NFL about the process for gaining entry into the Supplemental Draft.  The response from the League was that all that was required was a short application, which needed to be submitted prior to June 22.  At no point did the NFL indicate that it would need or want to review anything other than the application itself or that submitting the application at or close to the deadline would have any impact on the NFL’s consideration.

Last week, we requested the NFL’s supplemental draft application.  The application asked for basic biographical information, responses to four yes-or-no questions and included a small space for Mr. Sorsby to state “why are you applying for the 2026 Supplemental Draft?”  It did not provide an opportunity or ask that Mr. Sorsby submit any additional documentation or information.  Mr. Sorsby fully completed the application and submitted it to the NFL within hours of receiving it. 

Mr. Sorsby’s agent followed up with the NFL to ask if any additional information was needed or if the NFL had any questions. The NFL declined that invitation.

The NFL gave its letter purporting to deny Mr. Sorsby entry to the Supplemental Draft to the media before sending it to Mr. Sorsby.  He learned that the NFL was not planning to hold a Supplemental Draft when the media reported it.

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Statement from the office of Brendan Sorsby’s attorney Jeffrey Kessler:

In late April, we inquired with the NFL about the process for gaining entry into the Supplemental Draft.  The response from the League was that all that was required was a short application, which needed to be submitted prior to June 22.  At no point did the NFL indicate that it would need or want to review anything other than the application itself or that submitting the application at or close to the deadline would have any impact on the NFL’s consideration.

Last week, we requested the NFL’s supplemental draft application.  The application asked for basic biographical information, responses to four yes-or-no questions and included a small space for Mr. Sorsby to state “why are you applying for the 2026 Supplemental Draft?”  It did not provide an opportunity or ask that Mr. Sorsby submit any additional documentation or information.  Mr. Sorsby fully completed the application and submitted it to the NFL within hours of receiving it. 

Mr. Sorsby’s agent followed up with the NFL to ask if any additional information was needed or if the NFL had any questions. The NFL declined that invitation.

The NFL gave its letter purporting to deny Mr. Sorsby entry to the Supplemental Draft to the media before sending it to Mr. Sorsby.  He learned that the NFL was not planning to hold a Supplemental Draft when the media reported it.

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ESPN sources: TE Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement today on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million fully guaranteed. It is the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. David Mulugheta of Athletes First and Andre Odom confirmed the deal.

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Brendan Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, tells ESPN of the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft: "It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA."

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The highly touted 2027 NFL Draft QB class now potentially includes, among others:

🏈 Arch Manning
🏈 Dante Moore
🏈 Jayden Maiava
🏈 Julian Sayin
🏈 Drew Mestemaker
🏈 CJ Carr
🏈 Trinidad Chambliss
🏈 Nico Iameava
🏈 Darian Mensah
🏈 LaNorris Sellers
🏈 Brendan Sorsby

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After seeking help for a gambling addiction, losing his college eligibility and attempting to turn pro, Brendan Sorsby is — at least for now — a QB without a place to play football in 2026.

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Here’s the NFL’s letter to Brendan Sorsby, informing him it is declining his petition to enter the supplemental draft, which will not be held this year.

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Here’s the NFL’s letter to Brendan Sorsby, informing him it is declining his petition to enter the supplemental draft, which will not be held this year.

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Sources: The NFL has informed Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby there will be no supplemental draft this year, rendering him ineligible to play in the league this season.

The league told Sorsby it is the NFL’s “sole discretion” whether to hold a draft. There will be none in 2026.