The Brendan Sorsby saga took another shocking -- and seemingly final -- turn on Monday when it was reported that he plans to apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.
Ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it was found that he placed more than 9,000 bets totaling upwards of $90,000 on college and professional sports during his time at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech, Sorsby was then mind-blowingly granted a temporary injunction by the NCAA, which would have allowed him to play for the Red Raiders next season.
Long story short, a likely first-round quarterback in the 2027 draft is suddenly available. Ever a proponent of a splash move for a recognizable name, Dallas Cowboys fans are now wondering if Jerry Jones will bid on the embattled QB.
Cowboys insider Bryan Broadus of 105.3 The Fan "wouldn't be surprised" if that happens, as he told Jeff Cavanaugh on the latest episode of Trust The Tape on YouTube.
"I think his ability to run around, his ability to run with toughness -- he's got some Josh Allen to him with the way he plays with the physicality," Broaddus said. "And he can throw the ball enough, too. I think someone's gonna use a second-round pick on him, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Dallas Cowboys did it."
Wouldn't that be something?
Could the Dallas Cowboys actually use a second-round pick on Brendan Sorsby?
The question is, with Dak Prescott under contract through 2027, why would the Cowboys even consider drafting Sorsby?
For starters, adding Sorsby would do nothing to threaten Prescott's status as the franchise quarterback. However, Prescott is approaching his age-33 season, and his injury history cannot be ignored at this point.
It's not uncommon for teams to draft a potential QB successor years before they plan to start him. Look at the Green Bay Packers, who used a first-round pick on Jordan Love in 2020 despite having Aaron Rodgers under contract. Love didn't become the starter until his fourth year in 2023.
The Cowboys could take a similar approach with Sorsby. And it's not like their current backups inspire a ton of confidence. They signed journeyman Sam Howell in March to compete with Joe Milton, signifying a lack of faith in Milton, whom they traded for last offseason.
Dallas is holding out hope that Milton develops, but he's entering his third season and is still struggling in the same areas. He can push the ball downfield and make jaw-dropping throws, but he hasn't shown he can consistently execute the easy ones.
If the season started tomorrow and Prescott weren't available, the coaching staff would likely call Howell's number over Milton's. That is no bueno. It's not crazy to think that Sorsby could beat out both of them for the backup job.
One of college football's most efficient dual-threat QBs, Sorsby had a stellar 2025 season at Cincinnati before transferring to Texas Tech, throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns to five interceptions (155.1 passer rating). He added 580 yards and nine scores with his legs.
Had Sorsby been draft eligible this year, he may have gone over Ty Simpson, whom the Los Angeles Rams drafted No. 13 overall. Betting scandal and character concerns notwithstanding -- an admittedly huge caveat -- Sorsby is a first-round QB prospect.
Crazier Cowboys ideas have been floated, but Jerry Jones would have to get lucky. If multiple teams submit a bid of the same round on Sorsby, the rights would go to the team highest in the 2026 NFL Draft order.
A lot of things would have to go Dallas' way to get Sorsby, but Broaddus made it sound like it's being discussed inside The Star.
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