2026-06-24

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NFL — 2026-06-24#

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NFLPA in tough spot after NFL declines to hold supplemental draft | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC. This video breaks down the intricate legal and CBA loopholes the NFL used to deny Brendan Sorsby entry into the supplemental draft, offering the sharpest look into the league’s front-office maneuvering.

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Draft & Prospects#

The Brendan Sorsby gambling fallout is dominating the draft cycle after the NFL officially declined to hold a supplemental draft. Over on ESPN, Dan Graziano on Brendan Sorsby’s next steps to reach the NFL 🏈 | Get Up explains that the league deemed Sorsby’s integrity issues too significant and closely tied to league interests to permit entry on such short notice. NBC’s Mike Florio argues the league essentially orchestrated a one-year suspension to save face, noting the NFLPA can’t assist him because Sorsby isn’t a union member yet in NFLPA in tough spot after NFL declines to hold supplemental draft | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC. Meanwhile, looking ahead to 2027, the prospect of Arch Manning potentially pulling an Eli Manning-style rejection if the dysfunctional Cardinals land the number one overall pick is already generating buzz in the PFT PM Mailbag: NFL’s next media deal; Would Arch reject Cardinals? | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC.

NFL

NFL — Week of 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-26#

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If you only watch one clip this week, fire up Brandon Aiyuk’s advisors, Dianna Russini questions remain | PFTPM (FULL) | NFL on NBC. Mike Florio delivers a scorching, unmissable breakdown of The Athletic’s ongoing internal investigation into insider ethics, while simultaneously dismantling Brandon Aiyuk’s disastrous holdout strategy.

Week in Review#

This week was defined by high-stakes off-field leverage plays, sweeping contract negotiations, and the fallout of strict league disciplinary actions. The NFL’s absolute refusal to accommodate Brendan Sorsby’s gambling history dominated the draft news cycle, while Brandon Aiyuk’s erratic attempts to force a trade out of San Francisco provided daily drama.