Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni stands on the field during warmup prior to the game Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles are going into the 2025 season looking to start a dynasty of their own. Following their dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, this team has all the confidence in the world rolling into the next season.
However, fans were a little confused by one of the teams’ most recent moves.
“They Just Traded For Him” Fans Baffled At Eagles Releasing Player They Just Acquired
Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks off the field after win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Following the acquisition of another quarterback by the Philadelphia Eagles, the team has made surprising release:
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was competing this summer for the Eagles’ No. 3 quarterback job, was waived on Sunday afternoon, the franchise announced.
The news of Thomspon-Robinson being cut came shortly after the Eagles traded for Vikings backup Sam Howell. Philadelphia acquired the former Washington Commanders starter from Minnesota, as well as a sixth-round pick, in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
The Eagles needed a better option as Jalen Hurts’ backup to start the season. Tanner McKee has a finger injury that will not require surgery, but he will miss some time.
The Eagles wouldn’t have had to trade for Howell if Thompson-Robinson or Kyle McCord, the sixth-round rookie out of Syracuse, performed well this preseason. But neither No. 3 options did enough to instill any sort of confidence.
Thompson-Robinson, who was acquired in the Kenny Pickett-Cleveland Browns trade in March, started training camp strong but faded fast.
Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (14) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Thompson-Robinson’s college stats:
Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addresses media during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesFeb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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