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Tim Tebow cut by Eagles before regular season

Tim Tebow cut by Eagles before regular season

, USA TODAY Sports3:01 p.m. EDT September 5, 2015
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Two full seasons after he last appeared in a meaningful NFL game, Tim Tebow's playing career is back on hold.
Tebow was among the Philadelphia Eagles' final cuts to their 53-man roster Saturday, placing the quarterback back on a market that has been reticent to give him a chance.
Eagles coach Chip Kelly elected to keep two quarterbacks - Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez - but said he plans to bring on a third. Matt Barkley, a fourth-round pick in 2013, was traded Friday to the Arizona Cardinals.
“We felt Tim has progressed, but we didn’t feel he was good enough to be the (No.) 3 right now,” Kelly said.
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An NFL team still could sign Tebow after teams set their 53-man rosters, but it's unclear whether there's any interest in the signal-caller.
Tebow was inconsistent throughout the preseason after reworking his oft-criticized throwing motion with former MLB pitcher Tom House. In four games of limited action against backups, he completed 58.6% of his passes.
“He really improved his throwing motion from when he was throwing a couple of years ago,” Kelly said. “He worked extremely hard on it and deserves a lot of credit for that. I talked to him a little earlier (Saturday) when we released him.
“He just needs to get more playing time. Get out there and get actual reps. Because he has done a ton on his own from an individual basis, but it is about taking that next step and playing (in) the game.”
Tebow's last shot in the NFL ended at the same stage, with the New England Patriotscutting him in 2013 before the regular season. Unable to land another job in the NFL in 2013, Tebow worked as a college football analyst for ESPN in 2014.
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  • After an uneven preseason, Tim Tebow is waiting to
  • Tebow made his Eagles debut in the first preseason
  • Tebow's first NFL action in two years was highlighted
  • Tebow celebrates his touchdown run in his Eagles preseason
  • With Tebow comes plenty of media attention, and it's
  • He's back. After working as a college football analyst
  • Tebow went through training camp with the New England
  • Tebow carries during a preseason game against the Buccaneers.
  • Tebow with Tom Brady at Patriots minicamp in June 2013.
  • Tebow joins Patriots and Giants players in prayer after a preseason game.
  • Tim Tebow's career looked to be in flux when he was released by the New York Jets on April 29th. Many wondered if the controversial QB was done in the NFL, but Tebow signed with the New England Patriots in the 2013 offseason.
  • The 2012 season wasn't a terribly pleasant season for Tebow, shown getting sacked for by Titans linebacker Zach Brown in a Week 15 loss in Nashville.
  • Tim Tebow last suited up as a Jet on December 30, 2012.
  • Tim Tebow was released by the Jets after one lackluster season with Gang Green.
  • With Tim Tebow inactive against the Cardinals as he recovered from broken ribs, quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) and the Jets won 7-6.
  • Tebow (15) leads his teammates and Patriots players in prayer after a 49-19 loss on Thanksgiving at Metlife Stadium.
  • Jets quarterback Tim Tebow was all smiles after the Jets beat the Colts 35-9 on Oct 14, 2012.
  • Most of Tim Tebow's limited playing time with the Jets came on designed runs.
  • Lack of playing time in New York hasn't diminished Tim Tebow's commerical viability. Here he is on a film set at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Nov. 13, 2012. Tebow is the new spokesman for DVR company TiVo and was filming a new set of commercials.
  • Jets quarterback Tim Tebow warms up before the game against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Oct 28, 2012.
  • After being traded to the Jets, Tim Tebow spent more time on the bench than on the field.
  • Despite the Jets' struggles in 2012, Tim Tebow (15) remained the backup to Mark Sanchez (6).
  • Tim Tebow nearly broke Twitter when he connected with Demaryius Thomas on the first play of overtime for a TD to lead the Broncos past the Steelers in the wild card round of the 2012 NFL playoffs. Tebowmania had reached its peak. From there, the rest of the season included the circus of Tebow leaving Denver for New York City, his sequestration on the Jets’ bench and, what seems obvious now, inevitably being jettisoned to find a new home base for the hysteria.
  • There was plenty of media buzz for Tim Tebow's arrival at Jets training camp.
  • If we learned anything about Tim Tebow at his first Jets news conference, it was that he was 'excited' to join his new team.
  • Jets quarterback Tim Tebow with his dog Bronx before a Father's Day worship service at Qualcomm Stadium on June 17, 2012. Before he was traded from Denver to New York, the dog's name was Bronco.
  • Then-Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets then-Broncos QB Tim Tebow (15) at their Sept. 26, 2010 game in Denver. The following offseason, Manning would sign with the Broncos as a free agent, meaning Tebow's days in Denver were numbered.
  • Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after beating the Steelers 29-23 in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff game on Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. Tebow's 80-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas on the first play of the extra period clinched the victory.
  • Tebowing became an national phenomenon while Tim Tebow was playing for the Denver Broncos in 2011.
  • Tim Tebow had plenty to be pumped up about in Denver in 2011. After taking over the starting quarterback job for the 1-4 Broncos, Tebow led Denver to an AFC West title.
  • Worst haircut ever? Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow sports a Friar Tuck look for his rookie hazing in Denver in 2010.
  • Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow stands in front of his statue for the first time, outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Gainesville, Fla.
  • Tim Tebow is as comfortable at the crosses of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis as he is around football goal posts.
  • Florida quarterback Tim Tebow runs around Dolphin Stadium shaking hands with Florida fans following the Gators' 24-14 victory over Oklahoma at Dolphins Stadium to win the BCS Championship Game in 2009.
  • Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow poses with the Heisman Trophy as he addresses the media on Dec 8, 2007 after winning the award as a sophomore.
  • At the University of Florida, Tim Tebow wore eye black without Bible verses on them.
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Either the Lord has another team or another career. I know where Tim's confidence still lies.

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