McSorley’s most recent NFL snaps came with the Cardinals in 2022 after Kyler Murray suffered a torn ACL. The Patriots signed him to a one-year deal last offseason but he didn’t make the team. He has since spent time on the Bears and Steelers’ practice squads. The Commanders are likely to be without reserve quarterback Sam Hartman for their upcoming preseason matchup with Miami. McSorley, who played under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in Arizona, was a natural choice on short notice.

McSorley has spent time with the Ravens, Patriots, and Cardinals throughout his career after being drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Bears sign him to their practice squad after Justin Fields’ hand injury. Chicago has rookie Tyson Bagent slated to start while Nathan Peterman and now McSorley back him up.

McSorley was signed as added quarterback depth but was a long-shot to make the 53-man roster. The emergence of quarterback Malik Cunningham this offseason only made things more difficult for McSorley was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and also spent time with the Cardinals last season. He appeared in just two preseason games for the Patriots this season and attempted four passes.

McSorley got extended playing time as a backup with the Cardinals last season after Kyler Murray's injury, and even started one game. He's got a career 51.6% completion percentage and has thrown one touchdown against give interceptions. He's also rushed 21 times for 79 yards. The soon-to-be-28-year-old is a depth add. It probably didn't hurt his chances that he went to Penn State, OC Bill O'Brien's former coaching grounds.