Remember the name Brendan Sorsby.

Some of you reading this may recognize him as the former embattled Cincinnati and Indiana quarterback, who bet on the Hoosiers’ game. Sorsby then decided to take his talents to Texas Tech, where he was scheduled for a $5 million IRL payday.

Sorsby initially was suspended indefinitely after it was discovered he bet $90,000 on Indiana’s games. But his suspension was removed due to an injunction filed by his lawyers that allowed him to play. His only setback would be a two-game suspension.

But Texas Tech decided to part ways with Sorsby, who in turn, decided to apply for the NFL Supplemental draft.

So, where does that leave the Eagles?

New Kid In Town ... There’s already speculation building that Eagles GM Howie Roseman will join the bidding for Sorsby when the supplemental draft is held sometime in late July. The league has not yet officially announced a date.

The Eagles would be in the running to offer a No. 2 pick for the 22-year-old Sorsby, who threw for 2,800 yards with 27 touchdowns and five interceptions at Cincinnati last season. In four seasons, Sorsby has thrown for 7,208 yards with 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Roseman likes Sorsby’s high ceiling, as he is regarded as one of the elite college signal callers and a first-round draft pick. At 6-3, 235 pounds, Sorsby also is a rushing threat, running for 580 yards and scoring nine touchdowns.

Yet, how do you feel about a quarterback on your team with gambling ties? (See Art Schlichter and Paul Hornung below)

Roll The Dice ... If the Eagles land Sorsby, there will always be second-guessing about when he uncorks a bad ball, fumbles away a play, or throws an interception. In the beginning, it would likely happen.

There’s also some talk on whether the league would suspend Sorsby before the start of the season due to his gambling. However, Sorsby hasn’t committed any infraction in the league.

However, the league did suspend PA product and supplemental choice quarterback Terrell Pryor for five games in 2011 before he began playing with the Raiders because he had signed with an agent and received gifts. (As a side note, Pryor was arrested during May in Monroeville on a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance).

Yet, the league did not suspend Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who placed roughly 8,900 wagers when he was at LSU. Charges were later dropped.

Should the Eagles pick up Sorsby, it wouldn’t be their first brush with gambling.

Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who spent 2024 with them, was suspended for making more than 100 bets when he was with the Colts. Rodgers was in a backup role with the Eagles, and signed on with the last season.

If the NFL would act on Sorsby, this is a league that has immersed itself in gambling sites.

Pecking Order ... Sorsby is seen as an upgrade over Tanner McKee, and also seasoned Andy Dalton, who was the backup behind Jalen Hurts at their recent mini-camp. Trade talks surrounding McKee have again resurfaced, and Sorsby’s arrival would push the envelope.

But Sorsby’s addition wouldn’t totally be viewed as a backup. With his raw talent, he easily could be viewed as the Eagles’ future quarterback.

Form A Line ... Besides the Eagles, other reported teams interested in Sorsby are the Jets, Dolphins, Steelers, Cardinals, Buccaneers and Browns.

That’s a legitimate list because each of those teams could use a quarterback. Sorsby has stated that he will hold a pre-supplemental workout July 10 at a Dallas-area high school yet to be determined in Texas.

Pittsburgh has recently denied interest in Sorsby, but it is a logical choice considering having 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers.

The Jets may take a stab with their multiple No. 1 picks instead of waiting for the 2027 draft class.

Get No Respect ... At the Eagles’ mini-camp, there were plenty of whispers about Hurts and his future. Since the Eagles’ early exit from the playoffs last season, there has been a steady stream of rumors about his job being jeopardy.

Along with the 49ers playoff loss, Hurts’ completion percentage of 64.8 percent was his lowest since 2021 and his passing success rate of 41.8 percent was his lowest ever for a full season. Hurts threw for 3,224 yards with 25 touchdowns with six interceptions for a 98.5 passer rating last year.

His rushing numbers dipped significantly with his yardage dropping from 630 to 421 and his rushing touchdowns went down from 14 to eight.

The hangup over Hurts is the Eagles not yet offering him a contract extension. He is in the third year of his five-year, $255 million extension. But Hurts is owed $51.5 million in guaranteed money this season, and $22 million next year, so Roseman will be a bit reluctant to open the checkbook now.

Hurts will under center more this season with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, and he will be scrutinized more if he starts slowly.

The 27-year-old Hurts has helped his team win a Super Bowl and won an MVP in the process. He has a career record of 57-25 with 110 touchdowns and 45 interceptions in his six seasons.

Based on what Hurts has accomplished, you can find more than a handful of teams that would take him.

Took That Road Before ... In 1984, the NFL decided to hold a supplemental draft of their own to compete with the rival USFL.

That’s how the Birds landed Hall of Famer and USFL alum Reggie White. It was the first of two Hall of Famers they landed in the draft, getting Cris Carter in 1987.

Others were wide receiver Darryl Gooden (1984), who only played as a scab player in 1987; defensive tackle Thomas Carter (1984), who played in the USFL; and running back Charles Crawford (1986), who was a backup.

Too Many Rolls ... Some of you remember when Hornung and Alex Karras were suspended by the league in 1963 indefinitely for betting and associating with known gamblers. They were reinstated the following season.

Schlichter was a first-round pick with Baltimore in 1982 who saw his career go south due to gambling and drug issues. He played three seasons with the Colts before finding success in the Arena Football League.

Unfortunately, Schlichter, who served time in federal prison, could never shake his addictions, as he was convicted of a felony cocaine charge last year.

Falcons’ wide receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended for the 2022 season after he bet on games during the previous season.

On Golden Dome ... It has been a relatively successful offseason for Notre Dame, and expectations are high for the Fightin’ Irish this season.

However, the Irish’s 2027 recruiting class has one major void - a linebacker.

They haven’t landed a linebacker for next year’s recruiting class, but there are still two high-profile recruits on their radar.

Tampa’s Kaden Henderson was apparently on track to land in South Bend, but Texas A&M has made it a bidding war with them.

There’s also Roman Igwebuike from Chicago powerhouse Mt. Vernon, who is in their sights.

Lions’ Roar ... Keep an eye on Penn State senior tight end Ben Brahmer, who has been touted as one of the best at his position heading into the 2026 season.

Brahmer spent the previous three seasons at Iowa State. He caught 37 passes for 446 yards with six scores last season. Over the last three seasons, Brahmer has 75 receptions for 977 yards and nine touchdowns.

Junior running back James Peoples, an Ohio State transfer, will get a long look with the graduation of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. He ran for 344 yards last season and had three touchdowns.

The Nittany Lions had 24 transfers in the offseason.

Catching Up ... Recently spoke to legendary coaches Northwestern’s Bob Mitchell and Marian’s Stan Dakosty.

Glad to see both coaches are doing well. Dakosty and Mitchell are both enjoying retirement.

Between the two coaches, they amassed an overall record of 503-307-4.

Scrapbook ... In each column, I will recall the career of a former local standout from the gridiron.

David Lewis was a 1988 Marian graduate, who helped the 1985 squad to the only undefeated season in school history going 13-0.

In that undefeated season, Lewis caught 19 passes for 495 yards, and he rushed 23 times for 223 yards with nine touchdowns. He played safety and also punted, averaging 34 yards a punt.

Lewis broke his leg early in his senior season, but he returned to catch 43 passes for 890 yards with seven touchdowns. He was a Schuylkill County first-team offensive selection, and he also was a second-team All-American defensive choice.

He continued his career at Bloomsburg University, and his best season was 33 receptions for 376 yards.

Finally, get well wishes to former sports editor Ed Hedes, who was recently hospitalized.

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