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Jamie Newman waived by Philadelphia Eagles

Former Wake Forrest quarterback Jamie Newman has been waived by the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.

Newman, who transferred to UGA football as a graduate transfer from Wake Forest before the 2020 season, later decided to opt-out of his senior year due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Graham, N.C., native declared for the 2021 NFL draft and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.

Newman was one of the top-rated quarterbacks headed into the 2020 college football season, according to Pro Football Focus.

In 2019, Newman completed 220 of 361 passes (60.