The Philadelphia Eagles are parting ways with rookie quarterback Kyle McCord , according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. The move comes as a mild surprise, given that McCord, a sixth-round pick out of Syracuse, reportedly played well throughout training camp.

Still, the numbers game at quarterback worked against him. The Eagles already have three established signal-callers on the roster , leaving little room for a developmental rookie to carve out a role. By releasing McCord now, the Eagles can give him a chance to catch on with another team ahead of the regular season.

McCord's brief stint in Philadelphia showed flashes of the talent that made him a mid-round draft pick. At Syracuse, he built a reputation as a steady passer with solid mechanics and the ability to extend plays out

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