Eagles Cut Former 1st-Round Pick After Skipping Practice Following Week 1 Inactive
Philadelphia, PA – September 6, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles made another roster shake-up just days after their Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys, parting ways with a player once considered a key piece for depth on the offensive line.
The move came as a surprise. After investing in this offseason trade, many expected the Eagles to lean on the former high draft choice as insurance. Instead, his status never translated into meaningful snaps.
According to sources inside the building, frustration boiled over quickly. Left off the active roster against Dallas, the player reportedly responded by skipping the very next day of practice — a decision management refused to overlook.
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That player was Kenyon Green, a former first-round pick acquired from the Houston Texans. Green had already endured a rollercoaster offseason, moving from waived to practice squad to active roster before this final release.
Team officials framed the decision around accountability. Missing practice, they emphasized, crossed a line. For a franchise chasing a Super Bowl return, there was little room for distractions or signs of unprofessional behavior.
Fans reacted angrily, noting the cost of the trade that sent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston. To see Green cut without playing a single snap in midnight green added insult to disappointment.
Veteran leaders inside the locker room echoed the message. One player told local reporters: “Competition is tough, but you still show up. That’s the standard here.” The Eagles’ front office made clear it agreed.
By waiving Green, the team created an open roster spot just after signing pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. For supporters, the decision underscored Philadelphia’s hard truth: pedigree never outweighs commitment in the quest for a championship.
Bears Legend Diagnosed With Dementia at 61 — Can’t Speak, But Still Remembers Playing for Chicago
The Chicago Bears have lost too many legends to time, and now one of Walter Payton’s heirs is facing a devastating personal battle away from the field. The news has left fans heartbroken across Chicago.
Doctors recently confirmed a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, a cruel condition that has robbed one of the franchise’s most important running backs of his voice, independence, and many personal memories. His family revealed the toll has been rapid.
He now lives under 24-hour care, separated from his loved ones for safety, as the disease has stripped him of the ability to speak. Yet, he still manages to hold onto fragments of his playing days.
Neal Anderson, once hailed as the man who followed Walter Payton, reportedly remembers two things most clearly: his daughter’s name and that he played for the Chicago Bears. For his family, those moments are bittersweet.
The 61-year-old ran for 6,021 yards and scored 71 total touchdowns from 1986 to 1993, earning four Pro Bowl selections and a place in the Bears’ Ring of Honor. He was Chicago’s star when Payton retired.
His running style, marked by vision and quick cuts, carried the Bears’ offense in the late 1980s and early 1990s. For many fans, he was the steady force that kept Chicago competitive after the Super Bowl XX era.
Now, his wife and children are his biggest supporters, sharing that he still smiles when watching Bears highlights. Former teammates have rallied around him, calling him “an underrated legend” who gave everything to the game.
Bears Nation mourns the cruel twist of fate but continues to celebrate his legacy — a reminder that even when memory fades, the bond between a legend and his city can never be erased.
