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Andy Dalton starts for Eagles in preseason against Patriots

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Andy Dalton starts for Eagles in preseason against Patriots
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles are evaluating their quarterback situation as Andy Dalton starts in the preseason game against the New England Patriots. While Jalen Hurts is established as the starting quarterback, Dalton, 38, is competing for the QB2 spot against Tanner McKee. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed that Dalton's experience influenced the decision to start him, though McKee has shown improvement in his recent performance. Dalton has completed 6 of 16 passes for 64 yards across two preseason games, while McKee completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns in his debut. Fans will look for further evaluations in the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Status Watch
  • •Dalton and McKee compete for Eagles' QB2 role.
  • •Eagles face Patriots in a preseason matchup.
  • •Sirianni emphasizes ongoing competition for backup QB.
  • •Dalton has struggled with 6 completions on 16 attempts.
  • •McKee showcased potential with 173 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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  • 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Battle Gets Intriguing Update After Patriots Game
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While the Philadelphia Eagles have their franchise quarterback locked up in Jalen Hurts, their QB2 spot is far less defined, with 38-year-old journeyman Andy Dalton competing with four-year developmental arm Tanner McKee for the honor of suiting up on gameday. After watching Dalton get the nod in the preseason debut against the Baltimore Ravens, […] The post Eagles news: Nick Sirianni updates fans on QB competition Andy Dalton starts vs. Patriots appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Philadelphia Eagles‘ QB2 battle is under a microscope this offseason, as the team has struggled to pick between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee. After a Week 2 loss against the New England Patriots in the NFL preseason, there just might be a bit of a breakthrough. When the Eagles linked for practice on Monday, […] The post Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Battle Gets Intriguing Update After Patriots Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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