Trace McSorley is living his best life right now. Growing up in Ashburn, Virginia, McSorley was a fan of the Washington NFL franchise. Less than two weeks ago, a dream came true for McSorley when the Commanders signed him to be their fourth quarterback with rookie Sam Hartman injured.
McSorley got his first taste of action against the Miami Dolphins in last week’s second preseason game.
However, this weekend was even more special for the 29-year-old former Penn State star. McSorley would be Washington’s primary backup quarterback, with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota receiving the night off. That would mean McSorley would play most, if not all, of the second half in front of the home fans at Commanders Field.
Things went well for McSorley, who led two touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to give the Commanders a 20-10 win over the New England Patriots in the final preseason game.
On Washington’s final touchdown drive, McSorley excited his entire team as he carried the ball toward the sideline and put his shoulder into Patriots cornerback Azizi Hearn, dropping him to the ground.
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Everyone was fired up. Daniels, linebacker Frankie Luvu, and rookie safety Tyler Owens were among those who celebrated McSorley’s “hit.”
Whether or not the Commanders keep McSorley on their 53-man roster, he lived out a dream. As far as his play, McSorley completed 12 of 21 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 40 yards on four attempts.
