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Brendan Sorsby became one of the biggest stories of the offseason, though it resulted in no supplemental draft for the former Texas Tech quarterback.
The Dallas Cowboys were interested in Sorsby, according to ESPN Cowboys insider Todd Archer, and Archer explained where the Cowboys stood. Dallas is firmly established at quarterback with Dak Prescott, but at 32-years-old, consideration for the future isn't imprudent.
"When Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby put his name in the supplemental draft, multiple sources said the Cowboys had high interest even with the gambling issues that surrounded Sorsby," Archer wrote. "Prescott is signed through 2028, so an attempt to potentially find his successor at what could have been a lower-than-expected price would have made sense even if it drew added attention to the Cowboys’ quarterback room. Ultimately, the NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft — denying Sorsby’s eligibility this year."
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Dallas avoided a spotlight that wasn't necessary to have, with Sorsby having to wait in football limbo for the next year. Sorsby, as a football player, has a good skill set of arm talent, running and ball placement.
That said, the off-field concerns overrode his NCAA and professional eligibility for the foreseeable future. The Cowboys need someone more practical for the future after Prescott when that time comes, and Sorsby in 2026 on the depth chart wouldn't have been the best answer.
More immediately, the Cowboys have Joe Milton III and Sam Howell as the backup quarterbacks. If something happens to Prescott this season, the Cowboys aren't as prepared as they could be.
Howell had a 4-13 season with the Washington Commanders in 2023, and he hasn't played a snap since 2024 with the Seattle Seahawks. Milton has five game appearances in his short career between the New England Patriots and Cowboys.
Dallas would be wise to find another option for a backup quarterback this year and — maybe — consider Sorsby in 2027, depending on where he's at and how he becomes available.
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