Aaron Rodgers Replacement Hopes Dashed as NFL Denies Supplemental Draft

Aaron Rodgers' potential replacement Brendan Sorsby will not be entering the NFL via supplemental draft. The NFL denied Sorsby's application due to his admitted gambling on college games.

What happened?

The Pittsburgh Steelers were interested in Sorsby as a potential option. However, the NFL reportedly denied Sorsby's application for a supplemental draft.

Why it matters for Aaron Rodgers

Sorsby was deemed talented enough to succeed Aaron Rodgers, who has publicly stated this will be his final NFL season. The Steelers will now ride with Will Howard and Drew Allar as their backups to Rodgers.

What comes next?

Sorsby's legal team has threatened action against the NFL, claiming the denial is a violation of the CBA and the law. The Steelers will monitor the Sorsby situation, but for now, they will move forward with their current quarterback lineup.

The NFL's decision was based on Sorsby's history of improper gambling activity during his collegiate career. The league's memo to Sorsby stated that his application did not demonstrate accountability for his conduct.

Sorsby had been banned by the NCAA, but his case against the governing body was overturned by a judge. The ruling set off a firestorm of media attention and led the Big 12 to file a countersuit.

The Steelers had looked into Sorsby as a potential option via the supplemental draft, which was reportedly slated to go off in July. However, the NFL's denial has put those plans on hold.

NFL Media's Tom Pelissero shared the league's memo to Sorsby on X, which confirmed the league's ruling. The memo stated that the league had no plans to conduct a supplementary draft this year.

Sorsby's situation has sparked outrage throughout the NCAA, with some threatening to boycott Texas Tech in all sports if he were on the roster. The Steelers will now focus on their current quarterback lineup, with Rodgers leading the team in his final season.

The NFL's decision has significant implications for the Steelers and their quarterback situation. The team will need to rely on Howard and Allar as backups to Rodgers, at least for now.

The situation is still unfolding, with Sorsby's legal team threatening action against the NFL. The Steelers will monitor the situation, but for now, they will move forward with their current plans.