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.

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

Syracuse Orange record-setting QB Kyle McCord gets brutal NFL roster news originally appeared on The Sporting News Kyle McCord did what he was supposed to do. It wasn't enough, though, for the former Ohio State and Syracuse star quarterback. He was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.