Brendan Sorsby's NFL supplemental draft fits: Three ideal teams that can take the risk

Brendan Sorsby has been the name, the drama and the news for the past week. The former Cincinnati quarterback, who was briefly at Texas Tech, is entering the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft after a tumultuous eligibility saga tied to gambling violations. 

He brings impressive upside due to his size, arm talent, off-script playmaking ability — but carries significant character and maturity questions that will factor into any team’s decision.

Sorsby threw for 7,208 passing yards, 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in his career. He would've been a day two pick in the 2026 Draft. In the supplemental draft, where teams forfeit a future pick of equivalent value, the right landing spot could let a quarterback-needy franchise take a calculated swing on him.

Here are three ideal fits. 

1. New York Jets

The Jets should take a chance on him without hesitation. A declining Geno Smith and multiple inexperienced backups with limited upside should make Sorsby a quick decision for them. This would leave them well-positioned to spend a supplemental pick without crippling long-term flexibility. Sorsby’s pocket presence, quick decision-making under pressure and ability to create off-script would complement a veteran bridge like Smith while developing an exciting prospect. 

The franchise’s history of bold moves at quarterback suggests they could view Sorsby as a high-reward flyer.

2. Cleveland Browns

Cleveland’s quarterback situation remains unsettled despite recent additions, with a mix of veterans and unproven pieces creating opportunity for competition. Sorsby’s frame, arm strength and pocket mobility would inject athleticism and playmaking into a group that has lacked consistency. The Browns’ offensive scheme could leverage his ability to extend plays and make tough throws, while a competitive room would test his maturity and work ethic. 

With cap flexibility and a need for upside, a supplemental selection fits their aggressive roster-building pattern. 

3. Dallas Cowboys

A sleeper team that no one is thinking of. The Cowboys enter 2026 with Dak Prescott as the clear starter, but the backup situation features a genuine competition between Joe Milton III and Sam Howell. Neither has fully locked down the role long-term, creating an opening for an athletic, big-armed prospect like Sorsby to push the group.

Dallas has shown a willingness to invest in developmental quarterbacks. A supplemental bid, likely forfeiting a mid-round future pick, aligns with their pattern of roster building without overcommitting. Sorsby’s talent would fit Brian Schottenheimer’s scheme and offer a stable environment for growth. Prescott is 32 years old, has an injury history and his contract ends after the 2028 season. Could Sorsby sit behind him and develop for a couple of seasons, as Aaron Rodgers did with Brett Favre, Jordan Love with Rodgers and so forth?