NFL Teams Show Interest in Quarterback Brendan Sorsby
WHO:
On3 - Cody Campbell stated that conversations took place between Sorsby and Texas Tech officials regarding his future.
On3 - Cody Campbell, Texas Tech board chair and booster, discussed the decision for Brendan Sorsby to part ways with Texas Tech.
Heavy NFL - Brendan Sorsby, a former Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback.
Steelers Depot - Mike DeFabo, a reporter for The Athletic.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Minnesota Vikings have received a compelling take on Brendan Sorsby's situation as he enters the NFL Supplemental Draft, with scouts assigning him a first-round grade based solely on talent.
Steelers Depot - The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively vetting Sorsby to potentially succeed Aaron Rodgers, as they assess his character issues and talent level.
NBC Sports - The NFL may explore whether a Terrelle Pryor-style suspension should be imposed on Brendan Sorsby after the supplemental draft, but precedents suggest he may not face punishment.
Heavy NFL - The Minnesota Vikings have received a compelling take on Brendan Sorsby's situation as he enters the NFL Supplemental Draft.
NBC Sports - The NFL may explore whether a Terrelle Pryor-style suspension should be imposed on Brendan Sorsby after the supplemental draft.
Heavy NFL - The Detroit Lions are being connected to Brendan Sorsby as a potential backup option, with questions surrounding Jared Goff's future.
On3 - A judge's order allowed Sorsby to be eligible for the 2026 season, despite his decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft.
Steelers Depot - Mike DeFabo reported that the Steelers are interested in Sorsby as a potential successor to Aaron Rodgers.
Heavy NFL - Scouts have assigned Brendan Sorsby a first-round grade based solely on talent.
Steelers Depot - The Steelers are currently assessing how far they would be willing to go regarding Sorsby's character issues and talent level.
Steelers Depot - Sorsby is listed at 6-3, 235 pounds.
Steelers Depot - The Steelers have two young developmental quarterbacks, Will Howard and Drew Allar, on their roster.
On3 - Texas Tech informed Sorsby that he would not be able to play for the Red Raiders in 2026.
On3 - The deadline for Sorsby to apply for the NFL Supplemental Draft is June 22.
Heavy NFL - Brendan Sorsby will enter the NFL supplemental draft ahead of the 2026 season.
Steelers Depot - Sorsby reportedly placed thousands of bets totaling roughly $90,000, including bets on his own games while playing for Indiana and Cincinnati.
Steelers Depot - Sorsby completed 61.6 percent of his passes last season for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Steelers Depot - Sorsby added 580 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns last season.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The Minnesota Vikings are one of the teams interested in Sorsby.
Steelers Depot - The Pittsburgh Steelers are also evaluating Sorsby.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The NFL supplemental draft is scheduled for the 2026 season.
WHY:
On3 - Cody Campbell stated that multiple legal challenges could have jeopardized Sorsby's eligibility after missing the deadline for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
On3 - Campbell mentioned that the decision for Sorsby to part ways with Texas Tech was influenced by potential legal challenges from the Big 12 and the risk to Texas Tech's games and postseason.
On3 - Campbell mentioned that Sorsby's eligibility could have been jeopardized again after missing the deadline for the NFL Supplemental Draft due to ongoing legal challenges.
On3 - Cody Campbell stated that multiple legal challenges could have jeopardized Sorsby's eligibility after missing the deadline for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
On3 - The Big 12 filed a legal complaint seeking to affirm its authority to punish Texas Tech.
On3 - Campbell cited potential legal challenges Texas Tech could face from the Big 12 as a reason for Sorsby's departure.
Heavy NFL - The supplemental draft is occurring due to Sorsby's admission of placing bets across multiple sports and completing inpatient treatment for gambling addiction.
Steelers Depot - The Steelers are interested in Sorsby due to their current quarterback situation and the potential risk-reward profile of selecting him.
HOW:
Steelers Depot - The Steelers are currently "doing their homework" to assess Sorsby's character issues and talent level before making a decision on a potential bid in the supplemental draft.
Steelers Depot - The Steelers are currently gathering information to assess Sorsby's character issues and talent level before making a decision on a potential bid in the supplemental draft.
Steelers Depot - Pittsburgh completely removed Hunter Dekkers from its big board in 2025 after a similar betting scandal.
On3 - Campbell stated that the decision was made because playing Sorsby could threaten the eligibility of Texas Tech's games and postseason due to ongoing legal challenges.
Steelers Depot - The Steelers are currently "doing their homework" to assess Sorsby's character issues and talent level.
Steelers Depot - Pittsburgh's team includes former law enforcement and lawyers to help investigate legal risks associated with Sorsby.
The Minnesota Vikings have received a strong evaluation of Brendan Sorsby as he prepares for the NFL Supplemental Draft, with scouts giving him a first-round grade based on his talent alone. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are actively vetting Sorsby to potentially succeed Aaron Rodgers, focusing on both his character and skill set. Additionally, the NFL is considering whether to impose a Terrelle Pryor-style suspension on Sorsby after the draft, although past precedents indicate he might avoid any punishment.