ANSWERED: Tanner McKee STAMPED his backup QB position, Only Five Receivers?

Locked On Eagles Hit - Quick Takes on the Philadelphia Eagles · Aug 25, 2026 · 4m

Tanner McKee has firmly stamped his claim as the Philadelphia Eagles’ backup quarterback after a standout performance against the New England Patriots, going 16-for-22 for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and a 125.8 passer rating. With Jalen Hurts as the starter and Andy Dalton struggling despite playing with top backups like Will Shipley and Darius Cooper, McKee’s decisiveness and pocket presence now put him in position for the No. 2 role. Has Dalton’s best football become a thing of the past, even as a backup?

The Eagles’ wide receiver group appears set at five, with Hollywood Brown, DeVonta…