Eagles Stun Fans After Birthday Tribute — The Rookie’s Dream Turns Into a Nightmare Overnight.QQ
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles shocked fans on Monday by making a roster move as cold as it was abrupt, cutting a newly-acquired wide receiver the same day the team celebrated his birthday in the locker room.
The decision came as Philadelphia reshuffled its depth chart ahead of Week 10, with injuries piling up across multiple positions. The timing felt ruthless — another reminder that in the NFL, the business never pauses for sentiment.
Coaches had reportedly been weighing the move for days, debating his fit in the offense and lack of special-teams value. He showed flashes, but never locked down a defined role.
That player was Terrace Marshall Jr., the 25-year-old former LSU standout who just blew out his birthday candles hours before the news broke. “I was still laughing over a slice of cake when they called me upstairs,” Marshall told a teammate.
“To be released on your birthday — by the same team that just sang to you? That’s a shock you don’t forget.”
Marshall signed with Philadelphia in late September, hoping to revive his career after short stints in Carolina and Buffalo. He showed chemistry in red-zone reps, but the crowded WR room — combined with the Eagles prioritizing roster spots for offensive line depth — left him on the outside.
With DeVonta Smith managing an ankle sprain and A.J. Brown playing through a hip issue, many assumed Marshall would survive roster tweaks. Instead, the Eagles chose to keep younger practice-squad receivers and elevate a tight end for blocking support.
Philadelphia now carries six wide receivers, but two are dealing with minor injuries heading into a crucial NFC matchup against the Cowboys. Marshall could return if he clears waivers, but league interest in his 6’2″ frame and former second-round pedigree makes that unlikely.
For a player once labeled a breakout candidate, the contrast couldn’t have been sharper. One moment he was being handed a birthday cupcake in midnight green. The next, he was reminded that in pro football, even your birthday isn’t safe from the transaction wire.
