The rookie quarterback played every snap of the preseason finale against the Jets. Quarterback Sam Howell's addition meant the end of the line for McCord.

Quarterback Kyle McCord's time with his hometown Eagles was short, with Philadelphia waiving the rookie just months after picking him in the sixth round of the NFL draft. NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to reduce their active rosters to 53 players.

Ohio State’s starting quarterback from the 2023 season has been waived from his first NFL roster. Multiple reports said that Kyle McCord has been released by the Philadelphia Eagles and won’t make the final 53-man roster for the regular season.