The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to cut quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson as part of their roster-trimming drive ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.
NFL teams are currently making cuts to bring their squads down to 53, which means players have entered one of the toughest periods of the football calendar.
The defending Super Bowl champions agreed to a trade on Sunday that will see them acquire Sam Howell from the Minnesota Vikings. They have since reported waiving Thompson Robinson, as well as defensive back Lewis Cine.
“Earlier on Sunday, the Eagles agreed to a trade to acquire quarterback Sam Howell from the Vikings and waived/injured defensive back Lewis Cine,” the team noted via their official website.
“The Eagles have now also waived quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.”
Dorian Thompson-Robinson Exits After Joining The Eagles This Year
Dorian Thompson-Robinson hadn’t been with the Eagles very long. The 25-year-old joined the team in March via a trade with the Cleveland Browns that saw Kenny Pickett go the other way.
Thompson-Robinson has played in 15 games since the Browns selected him out of UCLA in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, starting in five.
He played two preseason games for Philly this year, going 10-of-16 for 73 yards and zero scores. He had no involvement in Friday’s win over the Jets, with rookie Kyle McCord taking all of the offensive snaps.
The Eagles’ QB room now consists of Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and McCord. Howell will join once he passes a physical.
Meanwhile, the team has had the misfortune of having a promising wide receiver ruled out for the season amid preparations for their Super Bowl defense. However, they continue to be shrewd with acquisitions.
