Cowboys linked to shocking pursuit of low-cost 36-touchdown quarterback amid growing QB uncertainty | NFL News
The Dallas Cowboys have spent the past few years searching for a quarterback who could eventually take over from Dak Prescott, even if that transition remains years away. Their latest reported target shows just how serious they are about planning ahead. According to a new report, Dallas was prepared to invest significant draft capital in Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby if the NFL had gone ahead with a supplemental draft. The move never became possible, but it offered a revealing look at how highly the Cowboys reportedly view one of college football’s most intriguing quarterback prospects.
Why did the Cowboys reportedly value Brendan Sorsby so highly?
Dallas has already explored multiple paths in its search for a long-term quarterback. The Trey Lance trade in 2023 failed to deliver the hoped-for breakthrough, and the Cowboys later acquired Joe Milton during the 2025 offseason as another developmental option.Even with Milton now in the quarterback room, the franchise reportedly kept evaluating other young passers.According to CowboysRoundtable.com’s Mike Fisher, the Cowboys were prepared to go much further if Sorsby had entered a supplemental draft.“An NFL source tells CowboysRoundtable.com that the Cowboys were ‘very interested’ in selecting Sorsby as a developmental prospect behind Dak Prescott,” Fisher wrote.He added: “How interested? Maybe so much so that Dallas might’ve spent a second-round pick for a shot at the 6-3, 235-pound player, whose statistical body of work comes via two seasons as the Cincinnati starting quarterback, where he threw for over 5,600 yards and 45 touchdowns.”That is a notable level of interest for a player who would not have entered the traditional NFL Draft. A second-round pick is valuable currency, and the report suggests Dallas viewed Sorsby as more than just another developmental project.
What happens next for Brendan Sorsby after the supplemental draft was ruled out?
Any hopes of a supplemental draft disappeared after the NFL chose not to hold one, leaving Sorsby with no immediate path to the league.The quarterback’s situation became complicated after he admitted to gambling on college football, including wagers involving his own team. That issue has placed his eligibility under scrutiny and is expected to keep him off the field this season.Instead of entering the NFL, Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech. During the 2025 season, he threw for 2,800 yards with 27 touchdowns and only five interceptions while completing 61.6 percent of his passes. He also added another 580 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, showing the dual-threat ability that continues to attract NFL scouts.His move to Texas Tech also came with a major NIL opportunity. Estimates have valued the agreement at as much as $6 million annually, while On3 projects it closer to $5 million.
Could Brendan Sorsby still become the Cowboys’ future quarterback?
The Cowboys are unlikely to face any urgency at quarterback in the near future. Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2028 season, giving Dallas time to evaluate future options without forcing an immediate decision.Even so, Sorsby remains a player worth monitoring ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft.ESPN draft analyst Ben Solak believes the quarterback possesses first-round talent despite the uncertainty surrounding his eligibility.“In the context of recent NFL drafts, in which players such as (Michael) Penix, (Bo) Nix and Ty Simpson were first-round picks, I would have expected Sorsby to go in the first round of the draft this past April,” Solak wrote.He added: “He’s far from a perfect prospect, and sitting a year would help him a ton. But he has the combination of size, arm talent, speed and feel that make a plus starter in the league.”Whether Dallas revisits its reported interest will depend on how Sorsby returns from this setback and whether Joe Milton develops into a legitimate backup or future starter. Either way, the reported willingness to sacrifice a second-round pick suggests the Cowboys’ search for Prescott’s eventual successor is far from over.
