McSorley, who spent three seasons with Baltimore (2019–2021) and most recently played for the Washington Commanders in 2024, has begun his coaching career at Penn State, where he served as the assistant quarterbacks coach in 2025. The move marks a notable shift for a career backup who is now entering coaching at the professional level.
Reports indicate that the Buffalo Bills are set to hire McSorley as part of Brady’s coaching staff, a development first highlighted by NFL media observers. The decision underscores a broader trend of former backup quarterbacks moving into coaching roles as NFL teams value recent on-field experience and tactical insight from players who have navigated multiple offensive systems.
McSorley was a sixth-round pick (No. 197 overall) by the Ravens out of Penn State in the 2019 NFL Draft. Across six NFL seasons, he played for six different teams, building a resume that includes stints as a quarterback and practice-squad contributor before transitioning to coaching.
Analysts have noted that McSorley’s burgeoning coaching pathway reflects a growing norm for players who retire early from active play to leverage their game knowledge. His progression from college coaching to an NFL staff position illustrates how former players can quickly contribute to offensive schemes with firsthand experience.
As McSorley joins an AFC rival’s staff, he enters a coaching environment where his quarterback perspective and familiarity with multiple offenses could inform development of current players and help shape game-planning discussions. The move highlights the ongoing evolution of coaching pipelines, with former players increasingly transitioning directly into assistant roles at the pro level.
