Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley have battled for the role of third quarterback on the Eagles for the past four months, knowing the loser would most likely be looking for a job with another team or in another league.
That battle is in its final days. Just one more preseason game remains for the Eagles, on Thursday against the Jets. Barkley will start the game, and Tebow will most likely get the entire second half.
After the game, the Eagles coaches will convene and cut the roster from 75 to 53 by the NFL deadline of Saturday at 4 p.