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QB Sorsby Gambles on NFL Amid Betting Scandal
16 Jun
Summary
- Sorsby, a talented QB, is entering the NFL Supplemental Draft.
- He faced NCAA ineligibility for betting on his own teams.
- Eagles could consider him due to quarterback room needs.
Brendan Sorsby, formerly of Texas Tech, has opted to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft rather than pursue further college eligibility. This decision comes after facing significant controversy and NCAA ineligibility for placing over 9,000 bets on games involving his teams at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech.
Despite the legal and ethical entanglements, Sorsby is seen as a talented prospect with the dual-threat abilities NFL teams covet. He displayed strong passing and rushing stats at Cincinnati and was considered a top quarterback prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft before the scandal emerged.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly considering Sorsby as a potential addition to their quarterback room. With questions surrounding the futures of backup quarterbacks Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, and rookie Cole Payton still developing, Sorsby presents a potentially high-upside option.
The Eagles have a precedent for taking chances on players with gambling-related issues, having signed Isaiah Rodgers after his league suspension. The supplemental draft involves teams submitting bids with draft picks, with the order determined by a weighted lottery. It remains to be seen if the NFL will impose any suspension on Sorsby.
