Britain Covey and Tanner McKee connect for touchdown in Eagles preseason
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
In an NFL preseason game on August 22, 2026, Britain Covey scored a touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Tanner McKee during the second quarter, giving the Philadelphia Eagles a 14-10 lead against the New England Patriots. The Eagles ultimately lost the game 24-21. Both players, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have been teammates since 2023 and previously shared experiences from their two-year missions, with Covey serving in Chile and McKee in Brazil. This touchdown marked the first connection between McKee and Covey during a game after they had collaborated in practice and other games.
- •Covey's touchdown gave the Eagles a brief lead.
- •Eagles lost the game to the Patriots, 24-21.
- •Covey and McKee are teammates since 2023.
- •Both players served missions in South America.
- •This touchdown is their first connection in a game.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — An NFL rarity: 2 Latter-day Saint returned missionaries combine for touchdown
"Britain Covey and Tanner McKee, both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, paired up for score as Eagles fall to Patriots.
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