Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby‘s future remains one of the more intriguing storylines in college football following the gambling allegations that surfaced earlier this offseason. While speculation continues regarding where Sorsby could potentially land if he attempts to continue his football career, at least one first-year NFL head coach made it clear he has no interest in pursuing the former Big 12 signal caller.
Speaking with reporters, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken shut down any notion that Sorsby was under consideration by the organization.
“That’s not even come across my desk,” Monken said. “I like the quarterbacks that we have. I think that’s a slippery slope, when you go down that [road]. Irrespective of talent, in terms of the situation [Sorsby’s] put himself in, we all know what that is. He put himself in that situation. And we’ve seen in other sports with players that have been banned for life from playing in professional sports.”
A date has not yet been set for the NFL’s Supplemental Draft.
Sorsby’s Update
Texas Tech’s appeal to the NCAA to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated has been denied, according to multiple reports Friday.
Sorsby was ruled ineligible after he acknowledged gambling on sports, including on his own team while at Indiana. The denial of Texas Tech’s appeal is separate from Sorsby’s lawsuit against the NCAA. Friday’s ruling came while the NCAA and Sorsby were still waiting for a ruling from a Texas judge after the quarterback filed a lawsuit May 18 seeking a temporary injunction against the NCAA in hopes of playing this season for the Red Raiders.
What It Means for the Browns and Sorsby
Monken’s comments are among the strongest public remarks made by a coach regarding Sorsby’s situation since reports emerged surrounding the Texas Tech quarterback’s alleged involvement in sports gambling activities. The Browns entered the offseason with significant questions at quarterback, leading some observers to wonder whether the franchise could explore unconventional options. Monken’s comments suggest that is not under consideration.
Sorsby became one of the Big 12’s most recognizable quarterbacks during his time with Cincinnati. His strong arm and playmaking ability helped establish him as a key piece of the Bearcats’ offense, but his football future remains clouded by the ongoing fallout from the gambling allegations.
Monken’s remarks also highlight a broader reality facing athletes involved in gambling-related investigations. Regardless of talent level, teams at both the college and professional levels must weigh potential public relations concerns, league policies, and locker room dynamics before considering any player connected to such allegations.
For now, Monken’s stance appears definitive: the Browns are focused on their current quarterback room and have no interest in adding Sorsby to the mix.
