The Cleveland Browns are weighing Brendan Sorsby, a Texas Tech quarterback who moved closer to NFL eligibility via the supplemental draft after the NCAA denied his appeal to restore college eligibility. Sorsby reportedly wagered about $90,000 on Indiana football between 2022-2023 and entered a gambling addiction treatment program in April; his ongoing legal dispute with the NCAA could affect his athletic status, but a possible temporary injunction to play remains unsettled. If eligible, he must declare for the supplemental draft by June 22. The Browns, who currently have multiple quarterbacks, have been linked to Sorsby as a potential option in the supplemental draft, though head coach Todd Monken cautioned that pursuing him would be a slippery slope despite quarterback talent. Sorsby amassed 5,613 passing yards, 45 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions over two seasons at Cincinnati before transferring to Texas Tech, and he has drawn public endorsement from Browns teammate Joe Royer, lending some momentum to the potential fit. The Browns continue to evaluate their long-term quarterback solution, with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green on the roster, as they decide whether to pursue Sorsby through the supplemental process.
Key Takeaways:
– Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility issue pushes him toward the NFL supplemental draft; June 22 is the declaration deadline.
– Browns are among teams connected to him, but coach Monken warns against a “slippery slope” in pursuing him.
– Sorsby’s college production includes 5,613 passing yards and 45 TDs in two seasons, plus 1,027 rushing yards and 18 rushing TDs; his legal and eligibility situation remains unresolved.
