Brendan Sorsby's Potential Lawsuit Against NFL Appears Unlikely
Two days after the NFL informed quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it will not hold a supplemental draft, legal analyst Jeffrey Kessler has not filed a lawsuit, and prospects of court action are diminishing.
The National Football League told quarterback Brendan Sorsby on Tuesday that it will not conduct a supplemental draft next month. His attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, previously indicated that the player might pursue legal action to compel the league to hold the draft, but no filing has been made as of Thursday.
Legal experts note that filing a request for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction requires prompt action, and delays could weaken the case. If a lawsuit were filed, the court would likely examine why the complaint was not submitted earlier, which could affect any request for urgent relief.
The NFL has not commented on whether it would consider a supplemental draft under judicial order, and there is no indication that the league plans to change its position. Observers suggest that, without a timely filing, the likelihood of Sorsby challenging the decision in court has decreased.
"We remain prepared to act quickly if we receive a formal filing," Kessler said in a recent statement.
The situation underscores the procedural hurdles involved in seeking court intervention in league operations, and it remains unclear whether Sorsby will pursue any further legal steps.