While pre-season NFL cuts outside of the Jarryd Hayne circus rarely make news, McLeod Bethel-Thompson getting sent on his way is an exception – even if it’s not particularly uncommon.
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The Philadelphia Eagles cut Bethel-Thompson this week, making it the ninth time an NFL team has cut the QB, nicknamed McBLT.
It was only a matter of time before this happened with the Eagles, as they already have Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel and Carson Wentz, the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, on the books heading in to training camp.
Those three will make close to $US 60M combined this year.
In addition to the Eagles, McBLT has had three different stints with the 49ers, two with the Dolphins, two with the Vikings and one with the Patriots since he turned pro in 2011.
He also spent time with the San Jose SaberCats, an Arena Football team, and the Sacramento Mountain Lions, who play in the United Football League.
The Eagles also cut offensive lineman Brett Boyko, and signed tight end M.J. McFarland and linebacker Ty Powell.
Here, via SB Nation, is a timeline of persistence.
2011: Went undrafted, signed with San Jose Sabercats (AFL) - appeared in 12 games, completed 20 of 43 pass attempts for 220 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
July 28, 2011: Signed with San Francisco 49ers
September 3, 2011: Waived by 49ers in final roster cuts
Sometime between September 3 and September 8, 2011: Signed by Sacramento Mountain Lions - 38 of 72 for 420 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs - Week 5 offensive player of the week
January 13, 2012: Signs with Vikings - inactive every game in 2012 season
October 8, 2013: Waived by Vikings
October 9, 2013: Claimed by 49ers
November 26, 2013: Waived by 49ers to make room for Michael Crabtree
November 27, 2013: Signed to 49ers practice squad
January 22, 2014: Signed reserve/future contract with 49ers
August 25, 2014: Released in first round of roster cuts
August 31, 2014: Signed to Patriots practice squad
September 9, 2014: Released by Patriots
September 22, 2014: Signed to Vikings practice squad
October 7, 2014: Released from Vikings practice squad
October 15, 2014: Signed to Dolphins practice squad
December 31, 2014: Signed reserve/future contract with Dolphins
September 5, 2015: Waived by Dolphins in final roster cuts
September 6, 2015: Signed to Dolphins practice squad
September 9, 2015: Released from Dolphins practice squad.
November 24, 2015: Signed to 49ers practice squad
February 18, 2016: Signed by Eagles
May 17, 2016: Waived by Eagles
