PHILADELPHIA — Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s Eagles future became murkier Thursday when he didn’t play a single snap in the team’s preseason finale. Instead, rookie Kyle McCord ran the offense for all four quarters, leaving fans and analysts speculating about what the decision means for Philadelphia’s quarterback depth chart.
When the Eagles acquired Thompson-Robinson earlier this offseason, he was expected to serve as QB3 behind Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee. That plan seemed to change on draft weekend, when the front office spent a Day 3 pick on McCord. Suddenly, Thompson-Robinson’s ceiling looked like a practice squad role.
Training camp suggested otherwise. The veteran fought back, often outplaying the rookie in early practices and looking steady in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. At that point, public opinion leaned slightly in favor of Thompson-Robinson.
Momentum shifted after both passers struggled in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Many assumed the finale would provide a true tiebreaker. Instead, Thompson-Robinson never left the sideline while McCord got every rep.
Eagles Dorian Thompson-Robinson, DTR, threw a beautiful deep ball for a TD to Giles Jackson today. He has had a nice few days at camp.
He earlier discussed working with Jalen Hurts and being in the Philadelphia Eagles QB room, & what he brings to the team. pic.twitter.com/ZvhnxnS7Ej
— David (@DavidNeiszPHL) August 4, 2025
Head coach Nick Sirianni explained after the game that the staff already had enough film on Thompson-Robinson, which opened the door for McCord to take extended snaps. That explanation leaves the competition unsettled, with roster cuts looming.
The Eagles won’t carry four quarterbacks into the season, which means either Thompson-Robinson or McCord is likely headed for the practice squad—or out of Philadelphia entirely. For now, the mystery lingers: did Thompson-Robinson’s night off signal job security, or the end of the road?
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