Brendan Sorsby agent claims Cincinnati knew about gambling addiction, did nothing
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has ended his legal battle with the NCAA and filed for the NFL Supplemental Draft. This move follows a gambling scandal that cost him his 2026 NCAA eligibility. His agent continues to claim the University of Cincinnati was aware of the betting issues.
What changed
Sorsby has officially dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA and declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
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Brendan Sorsby Drops NCAA Lawsuit and Enters NFL Supplemental Draft
confidence 90%Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has ended his legal battle with the NCAA and filed for the NFL Supplemental Draft. This move follows a gambling scandal that cost him his 2026 NCAA eligibility. His agent continues to claim the University of Cincinnati was aware of the betting issues.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby lost his NCAA eligibility for 2026 due to gambling.
- Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA and filed for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
- Ron Slavin is the agent for Brendan Sorsby.
Still unconfirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati knew about Sorsby's gambling problem before it became public.
- Sorsby engaged in underage gambling and bet on his own team while at Indiana.
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Cincinnati Denies Agent Claims Regarding Brendan Sorsby Gambling
confidence 90%The University of Cincinnati has issued a public statement disputing claims that it knew about quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling. Sorsby's agent, Ron Slavin, alleged the school was aware of the situation before it became public. The university denies these assertions.
What's confirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati denies claims that it knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling.
- Brendan Sorsby's agent claims the university was aware of the quarterback's gambling before it became public.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ron Slavin made the claims during an interview with KRLD radio in Dallas.
- The Cincinnati football team could face NCAA trouble if it is proven they knew about the gambling addiction.
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University of Cincinnati disputes claims regarding Brendan Sorsby gambling
confidence 90%The University of Cincinnati athletic department has denied claims from Brendan Sorsby's agent that the school ignored his gambling. An NCAA investigation into alleged violations resulted in Sorsby being ruled ineligible for college football. Court documents have also been filed detailing the scale of his addiction.
What's confirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati athletic department disputes the claim that it knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling and failed to act.
- An NCAA investigation into alleged gambling violations resulted in Sorsby being deemed ineligible to play college football.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby's agent claims the University of Cincinnati knew about the quarterback's gambling and did nothing.
- Court documents detail the extent of Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction.
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University of Cincinnati Disputes Agent's Claims on Brendan Sorsby
confidence 90%The University of Cincinnati athletic department has issued a statement denying that it ignored Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction. Sorsby, a former Texas Tech quarterback, is now projected as a second-round pick in the NFL supplemental draft. Several NFL teams are being linked to the player as he seeks professional entry.
What's confirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati athletic department issued a statement disputing the claim that the school knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling and did nothing.
- Brendan Sorsby is seeking entry into the NFL via a supplemental draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is projected to be drafted with a second-round pick.
- The Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers may have interest in drafting Sorsby.
- The Steelers do not need to gamble on another project quarterback.
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Cincinnati Denies Claims of Prior Knowledge of Brendan Sorsby Gambling
confidence 90%Agent Ron Slavin claims the University of Cincinnati knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction and failed to act. The university has denied these allegations. Sorsby is now seeking entry into the NFL via a supplemental draft.
What's confirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati denied claims that it knew of Brendan Sorsby's gambling when the team brought him in.
- Ron Slavin is Brendan Sorsby's agent.
- Sorsby is pursuing eligibility for the NFL supplemental draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sorsby reportedly plans a July workout for NFL teams.