While the Cleveland Browns spent a sixth round pick on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, they were rumored to have interest in another today. ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi reported that the Browns were looking into former Cincinnati Bearcats’ quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who could be bound for the supplemental draft.
Given a gambling scandal that has put Sorsby’s college eligibility in jeopardy, the NFL may have to hold the supplemental draft for the first time since 2023. Despite rostering four quarterbacks already, the Browns do not have a long-term answer, and given the immense tools of Sorsby, another dart thrown is not out of the question as he fits the athletic ability and arm talent that head coach Todd Monken has preached.
However, while Grossi has stated that Browns are doing their homework, another NFL insider has rebuffed those claims. Peter Schrager has stated the Browns are interested in their current room and the current battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
What Schrager had to say on the Browns and Brendan Sorsby
Here is the full quote from ESPN’s Schrager, who appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to discuss the potential of the Browns adding another quarterback via the supplemental draft:
“This is an interesting deal because there will be interest in him in the supplemental draft… as far as the Browns go… I’m told, from the Browns right now, Sorsby’s name has not been in the conversation. Rather, they’re focused on what they have in-house at the moment.”
“There will be interest in Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft..
I’m told that the Browns are focused on Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders right now”@PSchrags#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/gh2OMU75cW
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 7, 2026
So, we’ll see how it plays out. The supplemental draft is historically in the middle of July, so even if the Browns do have interest, there are still two months to go. Between now and then, Sorsby will likely hold a pro day, meet with teams, and more. How the Browns show up for those events will be a bit more indicative.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns set to pursue Brendan Sorsby? Not so fast says ESPN insider