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Tim Tebow Still Pursuing NFL Dream After Patriots Release, Shared Bible Verse And Thanked Team On Twitter

Tebow Stays Positive After Getting Cut

Tim Tebow may be out of a job but his pursuit of a career in the NFL continues undaunted.

Hours after it was first reported that the New England Patriots were set to release him, Tebow took to Twitter to thank the organization, make plain his passion for the game and to share a Bible verse.

I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

...to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

...of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback.

2 Corinthians 12:9:

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

...for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

...boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

A few hours after Tebow's tweets, the Patriots issued a press release confirming that Tebow was among 13 cuts made on Saturday to trim the roster down to 53 players.

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