NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01:  Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow walks onto the field during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Could Tim Tebow be making his long-awaited return to the NFL? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter , Tebow is working out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Tebow, who has been working as a college football commentator for ESPN, hasn’t been in the league since he was cut by the New England Patriots in August 2013. Before his short stint in New England, Tebow was drafted in the first round of the 2010 draft by the Denver Broncos. He played in nine games and made three starts as a rookie, throwing for 654 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions while also running for 227 yards and six scores. Tebow began the 2011 season as Denver’s backup behind Kyle Orton, but was inserted into the starting lineup after the team’s 1-4 start. Though he completed only 46.5 percent of his passes, Tebow threw for 1,729 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions and added 660 yards and six scores on the ground and led the Broncos to a division title (with an 8-8 record). Tebow then led the Broncos to a playoff win over the Steelers in the wild-card round by throwing for a career-high 316 yards and hitting Demaryius Thomas for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage in overtime. The Broncos were blown out by New England 45-10 the following week. Following the season, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets after the Broncos signed Peyton Manning. The Jets mainly used Tebow in a wildcat role and released him after the season. New England then signed him a few months later, but he was released during the team’s final cuts. Now, nearly two years later, Tebow may get another shot

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