Eagles Former First-Rounder Retires Immediately After Being Waived
Philadelphia, PA – September 9, 2025
Even in victory, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered a ruthless reminder of the NFL’s reality. One day after edging the Dallas Cowboys 24–20 in a divisional thriller, the team waived offensive lineman Kenyon Green — and within hours, the former first-round pick announced his retirement from football.
Green, just 23 years old, arrived in Philadelphia looking for a fresh start after being drafted in the first round by the Houston Texans in 2022. But injuries, inconsistency, and mounting struggles prevented him from ever finding his footing. By the time the 2025 season began, patience inside the Eagles’ locker room had quietly run out.
Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the move with blunt honesty. “We have a standard here, and when players can’t meet it, we have to make tough decisions. This team is built to compete for a Super Bowl, and every roster spot matters,” he said.
The numbers only reinforced the decision. Since Week 10 of last season, Green had allowed seven sacks and committed five penalties, lapses that eroded trust from both teammates and coaches. Despite opportunities this preseason, he failed to show enough improvement to secure his future in Philadelphia.
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Shortly after being waived on September 8, Green released a brief statement confirming his decision to step away from the game. “I gave everything I had, but it’s time for me to move on. I’ll always be grateful for my teammates and the fans who supported me.”
For the Eagles, parting ways with Green so quickly underscored the ruthless precision with which they are managing the roster. After already reshaping their offensive line depth this summer, the front office made clear there is no room for sentimentality in their pursuit of another Lombardi Trophy.
For Kenyon Green, retirement closes the book on a short but high-profile chapter. For the Eagles, the message resonates across the league: even after a hard-fought win, those who fall short of the standard will not be shielded by victory.
Jalen Hurts Calls Out Rookie for Publicly Wearing Cowboys Jersey Right After Being Waived
Philadelphia, PA – August 24, 2025
The Eagles’ quarterback room was already in the spotlight after roster cuts, but the story took an unexpected turn when social media lit up with controversy less than 24 hours later.
Fans across Philadelphia were stunned after images surfaced online showing a recently waived rookie wearing the jersey of the Dallas Cowboys, the team’s fiercest and most hated rival.
That rookie was Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who had just been released following a disappointing preseason. His decision to publicly wear the star on his chest immediately sparked outrage from Eagles Nation.
“Wearing that jersey right after leaving here? That’s a slap in the face to this locker room and to the fans,” Jalen Hurts told reporters, making it clear the move didn’t sit well in Philadelphia.
The quarterback emphasized that while roster moves are part of the business, respect for the organization and its culture should never be compromised, especially by someone who had been given a chance in the city.
For Hurts, the incident wasn’t just about a jersey — it symbolized a lack of accountability. He stressed that rookies must understand what it means to wear Midnight Green and represent the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Cowboys fans online celebrated the photo as playful trolling, but inside the NFC East, it only added fuel to the rivalry fire. Eagles supporters flooded social media, labeling the rookie’s move “classless.”
As Philadelphia prepares for the season ahead, the episode serves as another reminder of how even small gestures can ignite big reactions in a city where loyalty, culture, and rivalries mean everything.
