Why Brendan Sorsby may not face an NFL gambling suspension if he gets taken in the supplemental draft
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby faces a potential NFL gambling suspension entering the supplemental draft, but the league might follow the precedent set by Kayshon Boutte.Summary
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the supplemental draft after admitting to gambling more than $90,000, including bets on Indiana football while underage. The NFL's handling of his case is uncertain, but the league might follow the precedent set by Kayshon Boutte, a Patriots receiver who was not suspended despite similar college gambling violations. Boutte, who was also underage and admitted to a gambling addiction, was not punished by the NFL after charges were dropped. However, the NFL could also point to the Terrelle Pryor case, where a player was suspended for NCAA violations committed in college. Ultimately, the NFL could choose not to suspend Sorsby, educate him, or issue a short suspension to send a message. Regardless of the outcome, Sorsby would not see the field in his first few weeks of the regular season.
(Source：CBS Sports)