The New York Jets had undoubtedly been following the Brendan Sorsby story closely.
The Texas A&M quarterback was facing a potential NCAA ban for alleged gambling violations. Had Sorsby been permanently banned, he would have needed to enter the NFL supplemental draft, where the Jets would be viewed among his potential suitors.
After the NCAA initially denied his appeal for reinstatement, a judge in Lubbock County ruled in favor of Sorby’s injunction against the NCAA, making him eligible to play college football this upcoming season, according to USA TODAY Sports. It’s a historic ruling that could have a profound impact on the scope of college sports.
The saga isn’t totally over.
Monday’s ruling qualified as a major victory for Sorsby and his legal team, but the NCAA is expected to file a formal appeal. No matter what, Sorsby will serve a two-game suspension per the judge’s injunction.
Had Sorsby lost his injunction appeal, the NFL supplemental draft would have been his path forward. The Jets are in the market for a long-term franchise quarterback with the aging Geno Smith serving as a temporary solution this season. Would the Jets have been comfortable enough with Sorsby’s off-field situation to place a silent bid on his services via the supplemental draft?
Barring an appeal, the court ruling means we’ll never know. The Jets will have to look elsewhere, likely to the 2027 NFL draft.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Brendan Sorsby no longer an option for Jets following court ruling
