Former Eagles QB Involved in 'Blockbuster Trade' With Former 3rd Round Pick

Dorian Thompson-Robinson traded from Orlando Storm to Birmingham Stallions in UFL deal

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:48pm

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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was involved in a 'blockbuster trade' in the UFL on Sunday, as he was traded from the Orlando Storm to the Birmingham Stallions in exchange for quarterback Matt Corral and defensive end Amani Bledsoe. Corral was a 3rd round pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft, while Bledsoe played 5 seasons in the NFL for 3 different teams from 2019 to 2023.

Why it matters

The trade highlights the continued value of Thompson-Robinson, who was waived by the Eagles as part of their final roster cuts in August 2025 after being acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Browns the previous year. Despite not making the Eagles' roster, Thompson-Robinson remains a sought-after quarterback in the UFL, a growing professional league that has attracted several former NFL players.

The details

In the trade, the Birmingham Stallions sent quarterback Matt Corral and defensive end Amani Bledsoe to the Orlando Storm in exchange for Thompson-Robinson. Corral was a 3rd round pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft, while Bledsoe played 5 seasons in the NFL for 3 different teams from 2019 to 2023.

  • The trade was announced by the UFL on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Dorian Thompson-Robinson

A former quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles who was involved in a 'blockbuster trade' in the UFL, being traded from the Orlando Storm to the Birmingham Stallions.

Matt Corral

A quarterback who was traded from the Birmingham Stallions to the Orlando Storm in the UFL deal, after being a 3rd round pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft.

Amani Bledsoe

A defensive end who was traded from the Birmingham Stallions to the Orlando Storm in the UFL deal, after playing 5 seasons in the NFL for 3 different teams from 2019 to 2023.

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What they’re saying

“'WE'VE GOT A TRADE,' the UFL wrote on its official X account on Sunday. 'The Birmingham Stallions are trading QB Matt Corral and DE Amani Bledsoe to the Orlando Storm for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson.'”

— UFL, Official X account

“'The #Eagles were likely going to cut Dorian Thompson–Robinson and Kyle McCord,' CBS Sports NFL Reporter Jeff Kerr wrote on his official X account. 'McCord wasn't ready to be QB3 and neither showed enough to warrant using a roster spot on in camp. Then there is the Tanner McKee finger injury. If Jalen Hurts gets hurt, this team wasn't going to roll into Week 1 with Thompson-Robinson and McCord. They needed a proven backup that has starting experience (see Sam Howell).'”

— Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports NFL Reporter

The takeaway

This trade highlights the continued value of Dorian Thompson-Robinson as a quarterback, even after being waived by the Philadelphia Eagles. His involvement in a 'blockbuster' UFL deal shows that he remains a sought-after player in the growing professional league, which has attracted several former NFL talents. The trade also demonstrates the Eagles' need to bolster their quarterback depth chart, leading them to acquire a more experienced backup in Sam Howell.