Ken Dorsey is an American football coach and former quarterback. He played college football at the University of Miami, where he led the team to a national championship in 2001 and won the Maxwell Award as the nation's top college player. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2003, he later played for the Cleveland Browns and also had a stint in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts before his retirement as a player in 2010. He most recently served as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
Ken Dorsey was born on April 22, 1981.
Ken Dorsey was selected for the First-team All-Big East in 2000.
In 2001, Ken Dorsey won the national championship and the Maxwell Award while playing college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
Ken Dorsey led the Miami Hurricanes to an undefeated season in 2001 and was named co-MVP of the Rose Bowl.
Ken Dorsey was named Offensive Player of the Year and won the Maxwell Award in 2001.
In 2002, Ken Dorsey led the Miami Hurricanes to victory in the Rose Bowl and won the BCS National Championship.
In 2002, Ken Dorsey was a Heisman Trophy finalist and Offensive Player of the Year.
In 2002, Ken Dorsey was a Heisman Trophy finalist and led the Miami Hurricanes to the Fiesta Bowl.
In 2003, Ken Dorsey and the Miami Hurricanes played in the Fiesta Bowl.
Ken Dorsey started three games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 due to Alex Smith's injury.
Ken Dorsey was released and then re-signed by the Cleveland Browns on September 1, 2007.
Ken Dorsey competed for the backup quarterback role during the Browns' 2007 training camp.
On November 30, 2008, Ken Dorsey played in a game against the Indianapolis Colts after Derek Anderson was injured.
In 2008, Ken Dorsey was named the starting quarterback for the Browns but was later injured.
Ken Dorsey was released by the Cleveland Browns on February 9, 2009.
Ken Dorsey signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on May 26, 2010.
Ken Dorsey retired from professional football in 2010 after playing for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
Ken Dorsey was named offensive coordinator at Riverview High School on April 26, 2011.
Ken Dorsey announced his retirement from professional football on May 3, 2011.
Ken Dorsey was hired as a pro scout by the Carolina Panthers on August 15, 2011.
In 2011, Ken Dorsey worked as a pro scout for the Carolina Panthers.
Ken Dorsey continued his role as a pro scout for the Carolina Panthers in 2012.
Ken Dorsey became the quarterbacks coach for the Carolina Panthers on January 23, 2013.
Ken Dorsey was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on April 11, 2013.
Ken Dorsey started his coaching career in 2013 as the quarterbacks coach for the Carolina Panthers.
Ken Dorsey and the Carolina Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016, where they lost to the Denver Broncos.
Ken Dorsey was fired by the Carolina Panthers on January 9, 2018.
On March 26, 2018, Ken Dorsey was hired as the assistant director of athletics for the sports program at Florida International University, effective April 2018. Cam Newton praised Dorsey's work ethic and "killer instinct."
Ken Dorsey began his role as assistant director of athletics at Florida International University in April 2018.
On February 2, 2019, Ken Dorsey was hired by the Buffalo Bills as their quarterbacks coach. He had previously accepted a position at Appalachian State University, but chose to join the Bills.
Following the 2020 season, Ken Dorsey was reportedly approached by other NFL teams for their offensive coordinator positions, but remained with the Bills.
In 2021, the Buffalo Bills promoted Ken Dorsey to passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
On February 1, 2022, Ken Dorsey replaced Brian Daboll as the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
During the 2022 season, Ken Dorsey's first as offensive coordinator, the Bills finished second in points and yardage. However, Dorsey also gained attention for an outburst in the coaches' box during a loss against the Miami Dolphins.
On November 14, 2023, Ken Dorsey was fired from his position as offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills following a 5-5 start to the season and offensive struggles. Joe Brady took over his role.
In 2024, Ken Dorsey became the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.