Philly just cut 2025 sixth-round pick Myles Hinton this Saturday, making him the third guy from that draft class to get the boot. Yeah, you read that right: three picks from last year’s draft are already off the roster, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for any team trying to build some depth. NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news, but let’s be real, if you watched Hinton at all this summer, this move probably didn’t even make you flinch. The dude struggled, plain and simple.
Hinton’s Rollercoaster Summer Ends Early
Hinton, a 24-year-old offensive lineman, had a rough go of it. The Eagles tried to shake things up earlier this offseason, moving him inside to guard. But that didn’t stick, and he was quickly bumped back out to offensive tackle. Guess what? He didn’t play well there either. It’s never easy when a guy doesn’t pan out, especially a draft pick. There’s always that hope, that potential you see when a team invests in someone. But the tape doesn’t lie, and Hinton just couldn’t put it together. Some folks might wonder if former Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland, who was reportedly a big fan of Hinton when he was drafted and then left earlier this year, could have made a difference. But ultimately, the performance on the field speaks loudest. There’s a chance Hinton clears waivers and lands on the practice squad, but honestly, it feels like he’s probably looking for a fresh start somewhere else. Who can blame him?
Where Did the 2025 Draft Class Go Wrong?
This isn’t just about Hinton, though. He’s simply the latest casualty from a 2025 draft class that’s turning into a real head-scratcher for the Eagles. Before Hinton, they already showed Kyle McCord and Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. the door last year. And get this, Powell-Ryland Jr. was out there making plays against the Birds for the Cincinnati Bengals just last Friday night! Talk about a kick in the teeth when a guy you cut comes back to haunt you. It makes you seriously question the scouting and development process for that particular class. Not every pick works out, we all know that, but three guys from one class gone this fast? That’s a red flag.
Right now, the remaining 2025 Eagles draft picks still on the roster include linebacker Jihaad Campbell, safety Andrew Mukuba, defensive tackle Ty Robinson, cornerback Mac McWilliams, linebacker Smael Mondon Jr., offensive lineman Drew Kendall, and offensive tackle Cameron Williams. Robinson apparently looked like he was on the chopping block earlier this summer but managed to bounce back and probably solidified his spot. But don’t count out more cuts. McWilliams or Williams, or maybe even both, could still be in serious danger as the team trims down to the final roster. It goes to show that just because you’re drafted doesn’t mean your spot is safe, especially when the team is also bringing in talent like standout undrafted free agent Darius Cooper last year, or claiming Willie Lampkin off waivers as a rookie. Philly is clearly looking for talent wherever they can find it, not just relying on their recent draft picks.
The Eagles have some tough decisions ahead as they finalize this roster. With cuts still looming, every snap, every practice, every rep counts. They need to figure out who can truly contribute to this team, because wasting draft capital like this hurts depth and future success.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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