When the Memphis Showboats traded for QB Quinten Dormady, it seemed like he was poised to trot into that room as QB1, or at the very least, QB2 for the 2025 UFL season.
That proved to be far from the case. Dormady entered UFL Training Camp splitting reps with E.J. Perry (acquired from Michigan), and Troy Williams – the only QB to stick in that room from the 2024 campaign.
Just a week or so into camp, Dormady was abruptly cut from the Showboats – taking a lot of UFL fans by surprise.
While Quinten blamed the release on a potential union scuffle, it was clear that Memphis simply wanted to go in a different direction. Showboats personnel confirmed to PFN earlier in the year that Quinten’s release was performance related – and had nothing to do with the union.
With all of that in mind – it was a bit odd to have a spring football season without Quinten Dormady in it. He’s been a staple of the scene over the past couple of years. In fact, on the all-time spring football QB list (dating back to 2019), Dormady is 6th with 2,713 career passing yards.
Dormady’s journey in spring ball is a rather unique one. Many remember the drama with the Orlando Guardians to begin the 2023 XFL season. Dormady was released by Orlando, accused of sharing the team’s playbook with an opponent. After investigation, these accusations were deemed false – and he was reinstated to the team.
It was a wild ride from there on out. Quinten strung together a few solid performances – including a six touchdown day as Orlando got their first win of the year against the DC Defenders in thrilling fashion.
Fast forward a week later, though, and Dormady would turn the ball over five times in a crushing loss to the Arlington Renegades.
Following the XFL’s season, Dormady made his way to the San Antonio Brahmas. He was the first pick by San Antonio in the Super Draft, where USFL and XFL teams could acquire players from either league.
With an injury to starting QB Chase Garbers, Dormady ended up starting in several games for the Brahmas – leading the team to a 7-3 record as they clinched a postseason berth. Similar to his time in Orlando, Quinten was far from perfect; leading the UFL in turnovers for a time, actually.
That said, he continued to find ways to win week in and week out. With Dormady as the team’s starter, the Brahmas boasted a 5-1 record, until Garbers took back over in week 10.
After re-signing with San Antonio in October, Dormady was traded to Memphis – and then never made his way to the football field. Drama has followed Quinten almost everywhere he’s been, which hasn’t helped his career at all.
At 29 years old, Quinten has had a rather lengthy career between CFL, XFL, and UFL stints. He’s one of those guys that, if a UFL team is looking for a proven veteran, would be one of the top prospects.
With all of that in mind: this feels like the end of Quinten Dormady’s stay in spring football. Unless a team like San Antonio wanted him back (which is unlikely now that A.J. Smith is gone), or one of his former coaches lands with a UFL organization, it’s going to be tough to crack a roster. Most teams are looking to get younger at the position. Even if they aren’t, they’d be better off targeting someone coming out of an NFL camp.
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