This week for the Philadelphia Eagles, QB2 becomes QB1.
Tanner McKee is normally the backup to Jalen Hurts. But with the Eagles resting a lot of guys for Week 18, McKee gets the start.
It's a big opportunity for McKee. He has only one more year remaining on his contract.
A big showing on film for McKee could set him up for a nice payday in a year's time.
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McKee has made one regular season start in his NFL career, and in that, he went 27-for-41 for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Big chance for Tanner McKee Sunday. Will be free agent after the 2026/27 season.
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) January 2, 2026
Has been excellent in preseason chances. In one career regular season start, went 27-of-41 for 269 with 2 TD, 0 INT.
Expecting pass-catchers to be:
1. Jahan Dotson
2. Darius Cooper
3. Grant…
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McKee is a 6-foot-6 QB out of Stanford. He's just 25 years old.
The Eagles took McKee in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Now, he's getting a chance to show what he can do, even with a depleted pass-catching group.
The Washington Commanders aren't the most formidable defense, so McKee has a great chance to look smooth out there.
And if he does, his name will be on the minds of QB-needy teams down the road.
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