John Dorsey

Senior Personnel Executive at Detroit Lions

Dorsey most recently worked for the Philadelphia Eagles as a front office consultant during the 2020 season. Prior to that, he served two stints as general manager for the Cleveland Browns (2017-19) and Kansas City Chiefs (2013-16). He entered the NFL player personnel ranks as a scout with the Green Bay Packers in 1991 and served in various roles within the organization until 2012. He left the Packers for one season in 1999 to work for the Seattle Seahawks as the team's director of player personnel.

Dorsey helped Green Bay to two Super Bowl titles (XXXI, XLV) during his time in the Packers front office. A former linebacker for the Packers from 1984-88, Dorsey is married to his wife, Patricia. Together, they have three sons, Bryant, Austin and Jack, and one daughter, Catherine.

Timeline

  • Senior Personnel Executive

    Current role

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