1. Kenneth Simon Dorsey was born on April 22,1981 and is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the passing game specialist for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
33 Facts About Ken Dorsey
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Ken Dorsey played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he won the national championship and the Maxwell Award in 2001.
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Ken Dorsey was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft, later playing for the Cleveland Browns and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, before retiring in 2010.
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Ken Dorsey became a coach in 2013, serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Carolina Panthers, after serving as a pro scout for the team from 2011 to 2012.
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Ken Dorsey later became a coach with the Buffalo Bills, serving as their quarterbacks coach and eventually offensive coordinator.
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In 2024, Ken Dorsey was hired as offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.
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On February 10,2025, the Dallas Cowboys hired Ken Dorsey as passing game specialist.
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Ken Dorsey attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California, and was a letterman in football and basketball.
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Ken Dorsey led the Hurricanes to back to back BCS National Championship game appearances, winning the 2002 Rose Bowl, and appearing in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.
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Ken Dorsey was named Offensive Player of the Year twice, and First-team All-Big East three times.
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Ken Dorsey was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in both 2001 and 2002 and the winner of the 2001 Maxwell Award, which is given to the national collegiate player of the year.
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In 2002, Ken Dorsey was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and led the 'Canes to a second consecutive undefeated regular season and a national championship game berth in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.
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In that game Ken Dorsey passed for 296 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
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Ken Dorsey finished the season with 3,369 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
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Ken Dorsey was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at its 45th Annual Induction Banquet on Thursday, April 11,2013, at Jungle Island in Miami.
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Ken Dorsey went on to start three games for the injured Alex Smith.
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In May 2006, Ken Dorsey was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with a seventh round pick in the 2007 NFL draft for veteran quarterback Trent Dilfer, after having just re-signed with the 49ers.
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Ken Dorsey was named the starter for the week 17 game against the Houston Texans but the previously injured Charlie Frye replaced him just minutes before the game.
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Frye, Anderson, Quinn, and Ken Dorsey competed for position on the Browns' quarterback depth chart throughout the 2007 NFL Pre-season.
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Derek Anderson had a break-through season in 2007, further diminishing the chances of Ken Dorsey receiving playing time.
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On November 30,2008, Ken Dorsey was sent into the game against the Indianapolis Colts after Derek Anderson was injured; he threw three passes, two incomplete, the other an interception.
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Ken Dorsey was named the starter for the remainder of the 2008 season.
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Ken Dorsey was released by the Browns on February 9,2009.
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On May 26,2010, Ken Dorsey signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, where he backed up former Miami Dolphins quarterback Cleo Lemon.
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On May 3,2011, Ken Dorsey announced his retirement from professional football.
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On January 23,2013, Ken Dorsey transitioned to the Panthers' coaching staff and was hired as their quarterbacks coach under head coach Ron Rivera.
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On March 26,2018, Ken Dorsey was hired to serve as the assistant director of athletics for the sports program at Florida International University effective April 2018.
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On February 2,2019, Ken Dorsey was hired by the Buffalo Bills as their quarterbacks coach under head coach Sean McDermott.
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The Bills promoted Ken Dorsey to passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2021.
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On February 1,2022, Ken Dorsey was promoted to offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Daboll, who left to become the head coach of the New York Giants.
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Ken Dorsey's reaction received a polarized response from fans, players, and analysts.
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On February 5,2024, the Browns hired Ken Dorsey to be the offensive coordinator under head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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On February 10,2025, the Dallas Cowboys hired Ken Dorsey to serve as their offensive pass game specialist under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.