Quarterback Tim Tebow, as well known for his oft-publicized faith as for his football prowess, was cut from the New England Patriots on Saturday.
Adding insult to injury on Sunday, and essentially dooming his prospects in the NFL, every other franchise in the football league passed on his minimum salary contract.
Tebow was a Heisman Trophy winner as a college quarterback with the University of Florida and made a big splash in the pros as a backup QB for the Denver Broncos. He never followed through on his initial promise and was traded to the New York Jets, then the Patriots.
A devout Christian and evangelist, Tebow spoke publicly of his religion at every opportunity and led prayer circles before every game. On Saturday, following the news of his ouster from New England, Tebow characteristically quoted the Bible on Twitter.
I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity...
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity...
/ Via...to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit...
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
...to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit...
/ Via...of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback. 2 Corinthians 12:9: And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient...
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
...of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback.
2 Corinthians 12:9:
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient...
/ Via...for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather...
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
...for you, for power is perfected in weakness.†Most gladly, therefore, I will rather...
/ Via...boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
...boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
/ ViaPrior to the announcement, Tebow posted this picture of a highlighted passage from the Bible.
Psalm 62:5-7
Tim Tebow
@TimTebow
Psalm 62:5-7
