Eagles waive former first-round pick Kenyon Green after just five months with team

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a surprising move involving offensive lineman Kenyon Green. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the team is waiving Green just five months after acquiring him.

“The Eagles are waiving offensive lineman Kenyon Green, sources tell CBS Sports,” Zenitz posted on X. “Was a first-round pick in 2022 and has made 23 career starts. Had been acquired in a trade with the Texans in March.”

Back in March, the Eagles sent C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Texans in exchange for Green. The two teams also executed a pick-swap, with Philadelphia receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick and Houston acquiring a 2026 sixth-round pick.

At the time, the Eagles hoped Green would develop into a long-term piece along their offensive line. That vision didn’t materialize, and now Green will look to continue his NFL career elsewhere.

A former Texas A&M standout, the versatile lineman was a starter from day one in College Station. He made his debut during the 2019 season against Texas State and never missed a game. Living up to his five-star billing, Green emerged as one of the top offensive linemen in the SEC over the past few seasons.

He played every position on the line except center and was ultimately named the team’s Offensive MVP. Green also earned AP First-Team All-American honors during his college career.

Coming out of high school, Green was among the most highly regarded recruits in the nation. He was On3’s top-rated interior offensive lineman, the No. 1 overall prospect in Texas, and the No. 9 player nationally.

Ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, Green was scouted by Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, who projected him as an early impact starter. Zierlein highlighted Green’s run-blocking prowess, calling it “dominant” at times.

“Guard prospect with NFL-ready frame who plays with an impressive level of consistency as a run blocker,” Zierlein said. “Green moves defenders from Point A to Point B against their will, using hand technique and road-grading leg drive. He possesses adequate foot quickness to operate in a variety of run schemes but needs to eliminate his tendency to grab when his opponent is slipping away from the block.

“He has pop and anchor in pass protection but lacks recognition and mirror technique needed to be at his best against athletic interior rushers. While Green has some areas to improve, his run blocking can be dominant, which gives him a chance to become a good starter very quickly.”

That projection hasn’t come true yet—but the jury is still out on Green, as long as he keeps working. Time will tell what the future holds, though if he reaches his potential, it looks like it won’t be with the Eagles in Philadelphia.