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On YouTubePhiladelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 28
Tanner McKee Returns As Backup, But Eagles Inactives Include A Pass Rusher
TAMPA, Fla. – This isn’t what Azeez Ojulari thought he was signing up for when he decided to join the Eagles on a one-year deal as a free agent in the offseason.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Talk / September 14
Tanner McKee inactive for Eagles, Sam Howell to back up Jalen Hurts 
The Eagles will have Sam Howell as their backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts again this week. Tanner McKee was upgraded to limited practice participation on Friday and he was listed as questionable, but the Eagles put him on the inactive list.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Talk / September 12
Dallas Goedert out for Eagles, Tanner McKee is questionable
Tight end Dallas Goedert's chances of playing against the Chiefs this week never looked good and the Eagles snuffed them out on Friday. Goedert missed practice for the third straight day with a knee injury and ruled Goedert out for their trip to Kansas City.
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
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Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4
Eagles QB Sam Howell will back up Jalen Hurts vs. Cowboys due to Tanner McKee injury
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Week 1 opener on “Thursday Night Football.” It appears the Philly starters are healthy and ready to go.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
NFL News / Inside The Star / September 4
Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys get good news on 2 starters
Welcome to game day, and with that means the first injury report of the season. The Dallas Cowboys are heading into Philadelphia to take on the defending champs and division rival Eagles in the NFL’s opening game tonight in Philly.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 3
Eagles' Backup QB Ruled Out Vs. Cowboys
Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee (fractured right thumb) has been ruled out for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night at Lincoln Financial Field. The recently acquired Sam Howell, who was dealt by Minnesota to the Eagles on Aug.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 3
Eagles fans get the Tanner McKee injury update they've been expecting
From the moment it was reported that Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee was dealing with a fractured thumb injury, it didn't look great for him to be ready for the start of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 30
Tanner McKee's stock is rising as Eagles backup QB with latest ranking
Backup quarterback debuts are always a talking point going into the season, as analysts, fans, and media continue to debate the importance of the sport, as well as the most important and at times underappreciated position.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 24
NFL insider confirms Tanner McKee news after Howie Roseman trades for Sam Howell
Tanner McKee finds himself in an unexpected training camp drama. The Eagles' QB2 spot seemed his to lose. Then, a simple finger injury threw a curveball into the game plan.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24
Eagles QB Tanner McKee Suffered Fractured Thumb
Ian Rapoport reports that Eagles QB Tanner McKee suffered a fracture to the top of his thumb in practice that will put his status for Week 1 in jeopardy.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 24
Eagles Add QB Depth In Advance Of Initial Cutdown
With backup quarterback Tanner McKee dealing with a finger injury on his throwing hand and Week 1 against Dallas looming, the Eagles bolstered their depth at the position Sunday morning by acquiring Sam Howell from the Minnesota Vikings, a league source confirmed to Eagles On SI.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 23
Eagles May Have A QB2 Issue For Week 1 Vs. The Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Had he not injured a finger on his throwing hand in practice earlier this week, no one would have batted an eye at Tanner McKee on the MetLife Stadium sidelines during the Eagles' 19-17 preseason finale win over the New York Jets.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
Eagles not planning to move this QB despite likely trade interest
The Eagles did not see much from Kenny Pickett last year, and the team traded the ex-Steelers first-rounder after one season. Tanner McKee served as a central reason for Pickett’s Philadelphia one-and-done.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Eagles Could Get Trade Interest In Backup QB Tanner McKee
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer expects the Eagles to get trade interest in backup QB Tanner McKee, who has been impressive this preseason. At the same time, Breer doesn’t think the Eagles would trade McKee unless they got a really strong return. The former sixth-round pick out of Stanford has worked his way up to be Philadelphia’s No.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / August 12
Philadelphia Eagles QB Gets Debatable Madden Rating
A new edition of Madden NFL is almost out. On August 14, EA Sports' Madden NFL 26 will hit the shelves worldwide, giving fans of the game the opportunity to play as their favorite football players before the actual NFL season begins.
Philadelphia Eagles News / EasySportz / August 12
Eagles QB Tanner McKee Lights It Up In Preseason Opener
PHILADELPHIA — Tanner McKee delivered a standout performance as the Philadelphia Eagles opened their preseason with a 34-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 11
Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine
The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL Analysis Network / August 8
Tanner McKee answers low Madden rating with emphatic preseason performance, ‘he’s a starting QB’
Tanner McKee told Madden to watch his performance on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he did not disappoint for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / August 8
NFL preseason roundup: Tanner McKee carries Eagles past Bengals
Tanner McKee threw for 252 yards and accounted for three first-half touchdowns, leading the host Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday evening.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 7
Nothing Changes For Eagles' New QB2
It was two summers ago when quarterback Tanner McKee used preseason games to show what he could do. He did it again last summer, and now, he has been elevated to the top backup behind Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 1
Tanner McKee gets very honest about Philadelphia Eagles' Kenny Pickett trade
When the Philadelphia Eagles traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns back in March, it was hard for Tanner McKee to control his excitement.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / July 30
Tanner McKee shares backstory on 'excitement' of winning backup QB job
While 2024 was all about the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl, the team discovered a hidden secret: they have their backup quarterback of the future in Tanner McKee.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / June 12
Tanner McKee's latest backup QB ranking proves he's dream second string for Eagles
A year can change instantly for a player, and that's the case for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee, who went from third-string quarterback to Jalen Hurts' backup.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / January 5
Tanner McKee helps Eagles beat Giants, match franchise win record
Tanner McKee threw two touchdown passes in his first NFL start and the Philadelphia Eagles matched a franchise record for wins with a 20-13 victory over the visiting New York Giants in Sunday's regular-season finale.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / August 25, 2023
Eagles sixth-round pick has earned right to back up Jalen Hurts
The Philadelphia Eagles should seriously consider Tanner McKee as their QB2 behind Jalen Hurts on the strength of the rookie's intriguing preseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2023
Best, worst draft picks in the NFC East
Now that the NFL Draft is completed, it's time for us to weigh in on bests and worsts.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 12, 2023
The best QB prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft few are talking about
Tanner McKee is in a tier below Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Will Levis, the consensus top three QBs in the 2023 draft. Unlike Anthony Richardson, he's likely not in the running at ninth overall when the Carolina Panthers are on the clock, either. Falling down the QB pecking order could be the best thing for McKee.
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