Backup QB Apologizes to Team and Fans After Causing Disastrous Outing in Eagles’ Loss vs. Browns

The Philadelphia Eagles walked off Lincoln Financial Field with frustration and disappointment after their 22–13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. While many players struggled, the spotlight quickly shifted to the backup quarterback, who admitted after the game that he felt he let the team down.

In just a handful of drives, his performance turned into the defining storyline of the night. He completed only 5 of 8 passes for 17 yards and threw a critical interception that was returned for a touchdown — a momentum-shifting mistake that buried the Eagles deeper into trouble. Fans at the stadium felt the energy deflate, and coaches emphasized afterward that execution simply wasn’t good enough.

It was Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the Eagles’ backup QB, who stood in front of the cameras after the game and addressed his struggles head-on. Visibly disappointed, he didn’t shy away from accountability. “That interception was on me. I rushed the throw, and I put my teammates in a bad spot. In this league, one mistake can change everything, and I feel like I cost us tonight. I just want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, and especially Eagles fans - I know I’ve got to be better, and I will,” he admitted.

Nick Sirianni refrained from directly singling out any individual, but the head coach made it clear that complementary football was missing. The Eagles’ offense managed only 88 total yards, plagued by repeated three-and-outs. Sirianni stressed that every quarterback on the roster — including Thompson-Robinson and Kyle McCord — must use this tape as a lesson to improve.

For Thompson-Robinson, the weight of the moment was obvious. “I know I’ve got to be better. These guys trust me to make plays, and I didn’t deliver. I owe it to the team, to the coaches, and to Eagles fans to respond the right way next time out,” he said before leaving the podium.

As preseason rolls on, the backup QB understands his opportunities are limited, and every snap will matter. The question now is whether he can turn the page quickly, learn from a costly night, and prove that he belongs in the quarterback room behind Jalen Hurts.