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Two Pittsburgh insiders say Brendan Sorsby is unlikely to be drafted by the Steelers in 2026 due to gambling baggage, preferring to wait for next year’s QB class; Sorsby could end up with Browns, Jets, or another team as a developmental option, with Pittsburgh and others weighing whether to roll the dice this cycle.
The Steelers are reportedly vetting controversial QB Brendan Sorsby in the NFL’s supplemental draft, weighing his high-end talent against serious off-field risk from a campus gambling scandal. The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo says Pittsburgh has begun “doing their homework” to assess talent versus potential discipline as they navigate an unsettled QB situation. Sorsby, a 6-3, 235-pound passer, threw 2,800 yards and 27 TDs with five INTs and added 580 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs, but struggled vs. elite secondaries; he also bet thousands of dollars on games in college, raising possible league or legal issues. The Steelers previously removed a similar case (Hunter Dekkers) from their board, but could still bid in the supplemental draft if the risk-reward balance favors Sorsby.}^{**Note:** The article is a sports news piece and does not contain access-denied content; bot_challenge is false.
Brendan Sorsby entered the NFL supplemental draft after his agent said Texas Tech urged him to move on from college football, with the decision tied to legal action and conference-rule concerns, ultimately aiming to pursue a pro career without derailing the 2026 season.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft after withdrawing his NCAA lawsuit and acknowledging gambling-related eligibility issues. While he’s viewed as a first‑round talent, entry requires league approval, and the Steelers—who have Will Howard and Drew Allar and have never used the supplemental draft—are not expected to bid amid strict NFL gambling policies and historical reluctance to select players in this secondary draft.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said his attention at minicamp is on the quarterbacks in attendance (Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe) and he’ll discuss Brendan Sorsby’s NFL supplemental draft bid with GM Darren Mougey later, while declining to comment on Sorsby’s gambling history; evaluation could still involve a suspension risk as he moves to the pros.
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says the team will not rule out any scenario at quarterback with Deshaun Watson, keeping an open mind (and potentially a new deal) as Watson competes with Shedeur Sanders; Watson hasn’t played a full season since 2020, and Cleveland is planning for a competitive QB battle this season.
The Minnesota Vikings will not name a starting quarterback before training camp, with coach Kevin O’Connell saying there’s a plan to prepare the eventual starter over the summer and keep the competition alive. There’s no firm decision date as camp approaches, and reps will be arranged to determine Week 1 duties, even as Kyler Murray notes that splitting reps with J.J. McCarthy has made learning the offense tougher.
The Kansas City Chiefs reworked Patrick Mahomes's contract, adding two years to extend through 2033 and lifting total compensation to $504.75 million (potentially $522.25M with incentives), averaging about $63.1 million per year. The deal follows recent QB market resets, and Mahomes—who rehabbed from December knee surgery—continues to prepare for Week 1 as KC seeks to surround him with talent for another championship run.
Brissett, signed as Kyler Murray’s backup, started 12 games last season and has been eased into the Cardinals’ starting role, now seeking a contract adjustment toward a starter’s salary—about $20 million per year vs. his current average of $6.25 million. Arizona isn’t required to renegotiate, and a holdout is unlikely; a hold-in could be a compromise. With a new coaching staff and offense, the team could still see competition for the job, but Brissett believes his new role warrants updated compensation if he remains the starter.
Raiders QB hopeful Fernando Mendoza says he's grown 'leaps and bounds' this offseason, currently repping with the third team and a few reps with the second behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell. Coach Klint Kubiak prefers rookies not start Day 1, but Mendoza is pushing to prove himself, focusing on footwork and route timing and crediting the coaching staff for clear communication; OTAs and minicamp have him feeling ahead of where he was.
Brissett will attend Arizona's mandatory minicamp despite a contract dispute and potential fines for missing the voluntary offseason work; the Cardinals reportedly view him as the starter for now, with Gardner Minshew backing him until rookie Carson Beck is ready, and Brissett's 2026 salary is $4.9 million (of which $1.5 million is guaranteed) on a two-year, $12.5 million deal.
Bleacher Report's 2027 mock draft, sparked by the Browns’ extra first-round pick from the Myles Garrett trade, projects a quarterback-heavy first round — seven QBs — with Arch Manning to the Jets at No. 1 and Darian Mensah pegged for Cleveland, signaling a deep, talent-rich class and shifting how teams plan for 2027.
Amid the Deshaun Watson fallout, the Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick, signaling a pivot toward rebuilding around a future quarterback rather than extending a failed era; the move adds draft capital and a young edge rusher while confirming Cleveland’s search for a franchise QB in the 2027 draft window.
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said he isn’t interested in adding Brendan Sorsby, calling it a slippery slope and deferring to management, while praising the current QB room of Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel as they approach fall camp.
Stafford, 38, acknowledged the Rams' selection of 23-year-old Ty Simpson and understands the move is about building for the future. He declined to reveal his private talks with coach Sean McVay but said their relationship is strong, and he plans to help Simpson while focusing on getting himself and the team ready for the 2026 season.