Brendan Sorsby Bet Tens of Thousands on His Own Team, And the Cardinals Are Still Lining Up
Okay, 12s, you gotta see this. Our NFC West rivals down south, the Arizona Cardinals, are about to make a move that has "spicy" written all over it. We're talking about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who's tossed his name into the NFL supplemental draft. The wild part? This dude admitted to a gambling problem where he dropped tens of thousands of dollars on bets, including on college sports and even his own team! And despite all that, the Cardinals are expected to be front and center at his pro day next month. Are you kidding me?
A Roller Coaster Offseason Ends in NFL Ambition
Sorsby's been on a heck of a journey already, playing two seasons for Indiana and two more for Cincinnati before transferring to Texas Tech, a program that was legitimately expected to be a national title contender in 2026. Then the bomb dropped. He admitted to the gambling problem and was ruled ineligible for the 2026 season. Can you imagine betting that kind of cash, even on your own squad? He even went into rehab in Arizona for gambling addiction. He actually fought the ruling initially, filed a lawsuit, and even got an injunction to restore his eligibility while his case was being heard. But guess what? With the supplemental draft deadline looming, he just withdrew that suit, making him ineligible again for college ball. Now, it's all about the NFL.
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Arizona's QB Hunt Gets Wild
So, why are the Cardinals still sniffing around Sorsby after all that? According to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM's John Gambadoro, the Cardinals have already done "extensive research" on this guy. Gambadoro straight-up said, "It will be like almost any other pro day. I expect the Cardinals to be represented," and he expects them to "have interest." They were apparently looking at him for this year's regular NFL Draft, too. The truth is, the Cardinals apparently "don't know if they have an answer at quarterback," and they're going to "continue to look at the quarterback position." Even with their third-round pick, the supplemental draft option for Sorsby is still on the table. Think about it: they were supposedly going to be big players for a quarterback in the 2027 draft. Sorsby, who could've been a first-round pick if he'd played 2026 well, could now be nabbed by any team, potentially as a franchise quarterback, without using a first-rounder. That's a huge gamble for a division rival to make, and it changes the landscape for our Seahawks.
The pro day is tentatively scheduled for July 10, so you know our eyes will be glued to any news coming out of Arizona. This could be a sneaky, game-changing pick for a division rival. We're gonna have to wait and see what kind of interest the Cardinals truly show, but if they land a potential franchise QB, that's something our boys at Lumen Field need to be ready for. Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.