Kyle McCord’s NFL journey hit its first speed bump Monday when the Philadelphia Eagles released the former Syracuse star, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported. McCord, a sixth-round pick in April’s draft,

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.

Former Ohio State and Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord was one of the final preseason cuts made by the Philadelphia Eagles.