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Tanner McKee Named Backup Quarterback

Tanner McKee Named Backup Quarterback
Other Sports · 21:16:20 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee has been designated as the team's No. 2 quarterback, according to a report from USA TODAY Sports. The announcement came on Sunday, November 8, 2026, solidifying McKee's role as the primary backup behind starter Jalen Hurts.

McKee, a 2023 sixth-round draft pick out of Stanford, has spent his first two NFL seasons developing behind Hurts. The move confirms the Eagles' confidence in the young quarterback's readiness to step in if needed.

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