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The NFL has declined to hold a 2026 supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby. He will remain ineligible in 2026 but is deemed draft-eligible for 2027; he has accepted responsibility for gambling issues and is focusing on recovery and preparation.
A Texas judge has ruled that certain provisions of the National Firearms Act are unconstitutional. The decision removes registration requirements for silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, while maintaining basic background checks. The ruling applies to parties in the lawsuit and could shape future challenges, though it is not a nationwide injunction.
Universities and conferences are moving to bar players from returning to college after professional stints as NCAA eligibility rules collide with state court orders and lawsuits. The changes accelerate as conferences set uniform restrictions and lawmakers push for a national solution.
Corte Madera has advanced an ordinance prohibiting the sale and delivery of tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, vaping devices, and nicotine pouches, with a transition period through Jan. 31, 2027. Residents may still possess and use products. The council’s vote followed emotional public comment, including students urging protection for families affected by tobacco-related illness.
Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech after Brendan Sorsby’s gambling-related exit. Will Hammond is slated as the starter; Castellanos could back him up as Tech opens against Abilene Christian. Castellanos has thrown for 6,449 yards and 48 TDs in 38 college games.