“Don’t Cry for Me…”: Tom Brady’s Former Nemesis Gets Real on His NFL Future With a Super Bowl and Other Honors After Being Released

The NFL world was abuzz with news of Nick Foles’ dismissal from the Indianapolis Colts, which left the veteran quarterback facing a decision about his future in the league. Yet, Foles is taking everything in stride and has no hard feelings about his former team. Winning a Super Bowl, outshining Tom Brady, and inheriting a legacy as an unlikely hero.

With a Super Bowl victory and a legacy as an unlikely hero who outshone Tom Brady, Foles’ journeyman run may soon come to a close, but his accomplishments have left a lasting mark on the NFL.

Nick Foles faces NFL future after Colts release

The decision to release Nick Foles from the Colts did not come as a surprise, especially after the team drafted Anthony Richardson at No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. This move left Foles as the odd man out in a transformed quarterback room that now includes Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger. Despite this, Foles seems content with the decision and has no hard feelings toward his former team. He stated, “I was just released yesterday by the Colts, which is actually a good thing, so don’t cry for me. It’s OK. The coach that I was there for, Frank Reich, was fired. Their GM (Chris Ballard) and I had a good relationship. It’s all good. Everything’s fine”. Although Foles faces a decision about his future, he remains optimistic about what lies ahead.

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Foles’ reunion with Frank Reich in Indianapolis was a special moment for both of them five years after their Super Bowl win as quarterback and offensive coordinator with the Eagles. However, their chances of working together again seem slim since Reich and the Panthers recently selected Bryce Young as their potential franchise QB with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Additionally, Carolina signed veteran leader Andy Dalton to a two-year deal in March while Foles remained on Indy’s roster. Now at age 34, Foles could potentially serve as a mentor for another squad or wait for an injury to open up a roster spot during training camp if he decides to continue playing football at all. “Shoot, almost every year of my career I’ve almost retired,” he said. “Every offseason, I think, ‘Do I still want to play? Do I still want to keep going?”

From journeyman to legend

Nick Foles has had a tumultuous NFL career, playing for seven different teams in just six years. If he chooses to continue playing, he will add another team to his resume. However, if this is the end of the road for him, his journeyman days will come to a close with impressive stats of 14,227 passing yards, 82 touchdowns, and just 47 interceptions. Not to mention the iconic statue outside Lincoln Financial Field that immortalizes his magical postseason run and led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win.

Despite his uncertain future in the league, Foles’ legacy is already cemented as an unlikely hero who outshone Tom Brady and brought home a Super Bowl victory for Philadelphia. His accomplishments far exceed those of most NFL players and regardless of what he chooses next, Nick Foles will always be remembered as a legend on the field.

Foles’ journeyman run may soon come to a close, but his accomplishments have left a lasting mark on the NFL.

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