The Eagles selected McKee in the sixth round of the NFL Draft from Stanford, but he's not expected to have a prominent role in his rookie campaign. McKee is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues. Philadelphia has Jalen Hurts as the No. 1 quarterback, and Marcus Mariota is the top backup. At best, McKee will be No. 3 on the depth chart, but he shouldn't play much in 2023, even if any injuries occur.
McKee (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as Philadelphia's emergency quarterback for Monday's game at Tampa Bay.
Though technically inactive, McKee will suit up and be ready to step under center in case both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota go down with injuries in Week 3. Otherwise, he'll continue to wait for his first regular-season NFL action.
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Eagles' Tanner McKee: Inactive again Week 2
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McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
McKee has yet to dress for either of the Eagles' first two games of the season while he's stuck behind both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota on the depth chart at quarterback. Unless one of the latter two players misses time at any point over the next 16 weeks, the rookie sixth-round pick out of Stanford will likely remain a fixture on the Eagles' inactive list.
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Eagles' Tanner McKee: Newest QB in Philly
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The Eagles selected McKee in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, 188th overall.
McKee is a tall (6-foot-6), lanky signal-caller who lacks maneuverability in the pocket, essentially the exact opposite of star QB Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have always prioritized value at the QB position as opposed to scheme fits, so it's clear McKee's NFL arm enticed general manager Howie Roseman, but it's unlikely the Stanford product will push Marcus Mariota for the team's backup role.
