Chip Kelly lets Tim Tebow down easy

By: Morgana Kennedy

Tim Tebow feels the harsh sting of rejection once again after the Philadelphia Eagles released him from the team Saturday.

The 28-year-old quarterback may have hit his peak in college. He has been dropped from 4 teams since he was first drafted into the NFL by the Denver Broncos in 2010.

According to an article written by, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz on USA TODAY sports the Eagles' coach, Chip Kelly, said he didn't think Tebow was good enough to be the No. 3 quarterback, but he applauded Tebow for the improvements he made during the preseason. Kelly kept Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez.

It is unclear if any other team will pick up Tebow, but the stigma that has been glued to his name may dissuade other teams. After being cut from the New England Patriots in 2013, he became a college football analyst for ESPN. If he is not picked up by another team he might want to call to have his old job back.

His accomplishments pre-NFL have been overshadowed by his failure in the pros. Football fans love to hate the Heisman Trophy winner and don't seem to be too upset about him not making the cut. 

Despite the outcome Tebow made this statement on his twitter, "Thanks @Eagles and Coach Kelly for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love! Romans 8:28 #Blessed."

At least he doesn't seem to be holding a grudge.