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Kyle McCord and Dorian Thompson-Robinson Struggled So Badly That Nick Had to Find a New QB for the Eagles

Philadelphia, PA – It wasn’t a move the Eagles wanted to make, but it quickly became one they had to. After disappointing preseason performances from rookie Kyle McCord and Dorian Thompson-Robinson — and with Tanner McKee sidelined by a hand injury — the front office decided the team couldn’t afford to gamble on an unstable quarterback depth chart heading into Week 1.

The plan was simple: Jalen Hurts at the helm, McKee as one of the best backups in the league, McCord developing as a rookie, and Thompson-Robinson sticking around on the practice squad. But reality hit hard. Both McCord and DTR regressed in camp and looked overmatched in preseason games, while McKee’s injury left the team dangerously thin at quarterback.

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Enter Sam Howell. The Eagles pulled the trigger on a trade with Minnesota to bring in the 24-year-old, giving them a much more reliable QB3 option. Howell isn’t being hailed as a star, but his résumé shows why he was the obvious upgrade. In his lone season as Washington’s starter in 2023, he finished 4-13 while leading the NFL with 21 interceptions and 65 sacks. Still, he also produced moments of promise — especially against the Eagles.

In two starts against Philadelphia that year, Howell completed 73% of his passes for 687 yards, 5 touchdowns, and just 1 interception, posting a 107.2 passer rating. Those performances put him in rare company, making him the first Washington QB since Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh in 1945 to record multiple 70%-plus passing games against the Eagles.

That history clearly caught the Eagles’ eye. Howell’s ability to compete against their defense proved he had the poise and skill to be a serviceable option, far ahead of what McCord and Thompson-Robinson showed this preseason.

If all goes to plan, Howell may never take a meaningful snap in midnight green. The expectation is that Hurts stays healthy and McKee recovers quickly. But as Eagles fans know, crazy things happen, and QB3 has been called into action more than once in team history. With Howell in the fold, Philadelphia is far more prepared for the unexpected.

This wasn’t about chasing headlines — it was about insurance. And the Eagles just made sure their insurance policy is much stronger than it was 24 hours ago.

Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
BUFFALO, NY – December 11, 2025 A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed in Erie County Court that has all of Western New York talking. Ashley, the 24-year-old face of the Buffalo Jills and widely regarded as the squad’s most popular and recognizable cheerleader, has officially sued a current Buffalo Bills player for what her legal team calls “persistent and unwanted sexual harassment through aggressive flirting” – even though the player is married with a young child. Court documents obtained today name 27-year-old Shane Buechele – the Bills’ third-string QB who married his high-school sweetheart Reiley in 2022 and has a 2-year-old son – as the defendant. What the lawsuit alleges: Since the start of the 2025 season, Buechele allegedly began sending Ashley private Instagram messages after every home game, complimenting her looks and performances with increasingly suggestive language. Multiple late-night phone calls (some as late as 2-3 a.m.) in which Buechele allegedly complained about his lack of playing time, “just wanted to hear her voice,” and invited her for private coffee meet-ups. Unsolicited shirtless and suggestive photos sent directly to Ashley’s phone. Repeatedly showing up “by coincidence” at community and charity events Ashley was scheduled to attend, creating unwanted one-on-one encounters. In the filing, Ashley states: “I made it crystal clear on multiple occasions that I only wanted a professional relationship and was focused on my career. He completely ignored my boundaries. The middle-of-the-night calls left me terrified and suffering from severe insomnia. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health.” Immediate fallout: The Buffalo Bills have suspended Shane Buechele indefinitely without pay pending an internal investigation. Reiley Buechele has locked all of her social media accounts and has made no public statement. Ashley’s attorney says they will seek damages “well into seven figures” and hope the case sets a precedent for better protection of NFL cheerleaders league-wide. The NFL has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and may impose additional discipline. One Bills Mafia is completely split: #TeamAshley supporters are demanding Buechele be cut immediately: “Married with a kid and still doing this? Disgusting.” Others are calling it an overreaction: “Flirty DMs and compliments? This feels like a money grab or a PR stunt.” The case is still in its earliest stages, with an initial court appearance expected in early 2026. What do YOU think – is this legitimate workplace harassment, or is the cheerleader blowing things out of proportion? Drop your take in the comments and turn on notifications – this story is only getting hotter!