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Tim Tebow Works Out with the Philadelphia Eagles

Tim Tebow

(Photo : Reuters) Tim Tebow

Continuing their unpredictable and erratic offseason scramble in the realm of free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles had quarterback Tim Tebow workout with the team.

Tebow has not played for in the National Football League (NFL) for the past two seasons. However, that does not take away anything from the polarizing quarterback.

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The Eagles had declined to comment on the workout. Apart from that, no deal has been announced between the Eagles and Tebow as of yet, with ESPN confirming that the team would not sign him at the moment.

However, the fact that Tebow's workout with the Eagles is eliciting double-takes is testament to how popular a figure he is.

The 27-year old quarterback was the first round draft pick in the 2010 season. He last played for the New England Patriots in the 2013 preseason.

The previous three years of Tebow was spent with the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, from 2010-2012.

Tebow led the Broncos in the 2011 season, where they reached the playoffs.

Throughout his career, Tebow has made 173 of 361 passes, which is just shy of 50 percent of his passes made (47.9 percent). He has amassed a total yardage of 2,422, 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions on the side.

Apart from his passing game though, Tebow has also earned 989 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Head Coach Chip Kelly commented on Tebow's running prowess in 2013.

Kelly said that there is a difference with a running quarterback and a quarterback who has an ability to run. He adds that if the opportunity is there for a first down, the run should be taken, though the quarterback should try to return to the pass again.

"In this league you need to be able to throw the football and that's the first skill set that we're looking for. Repetitive accuracy is the number one quality we're looking for," Kelly said.

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