Former Penn State QB Trace McSorley finds new NFL home, reunites with former teammate
McSorley, the former Penn State star, has signed with the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent. The franchise announced the move on Thursday afternoon.
McSorley will reunite with former Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki, who signed a one-year deal with the Patriots last month. McSorley and Gesicki were key cogs in Penn State’s 2016 Big Ten championship, as well as Rose and Fiesta Bowl appearances.
McSorley will be mentored by Bill O’Brien, who is back in New England as offensive coordinator. O’Brien and his Penn State staff recruited McSorley but never offered him a scholarship out of high school. McSorley committed to James Franklin’s Vanderbilt and later followed Franklin to Happy Valley when O’Brien left.
McSorley is entering his fifth season in the NFL after an illustrious career with the Nittany Lions. He set all-time program records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and total offense, all of which were eclipsed by four-year starter Sean Clifford in 2022.