The Eagles may have more quarterback depth than they need, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be eager to part with it.
Philadelphia already has four passers on the roster: Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton. Hurts is still locked in as the starter, which leaves the rest of the room in a far more fluid spot. And while the Eagles don’t exactly look like a team shopping for another quarterback, one name that could be on the move is McKee.
A recent proposal would send McKee to the Detroit Lions after Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement. Under that deal, the Lions would get McKee and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Philadelphia would receive a 2027 fourth-round pick.
"The Eagles clearly prefer Tanner McKee to Andy Dalton, but there's reason to believe Philadelphia would trade the former for the right price. Jalen Hurts remains firmly entrenched as QB1 in Philly, despite all the noise around his performance last season.
McKee has basically played zero meaningful snaps for the Eagles. He puts on a show every preseason and can pick up a win or two late in the year with a playoff spot already locked down.
But he's frightfully inexperienced for a 26-year-old who's so highly regarded in league circles," Christopher Kline wrote.
From Philadelphia’s perspective, the offer is tempting, but not exactly a slam dunk. A fourth-round pick has real value, yet the Eagles would also be giving up a backup quarterback, and that matters more than people sometimes admit. If Hurts were to miss time, the need behind him would suddenly look a lot more important.
That’s the balancing act Howie Roseman would have to weigh. Even with a crowded quarterback room, a reliable backup can become one of the most important pieces on the roster in a hurry.
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