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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declines to name backup quarterback for Week 1

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declines to name backup quarterback for Week 1
Summary

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni announced on September 9 that he will not publicly disclose his backup quarterback before the team faces the Washington Commanders on September 13. Veterans Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee competed for the position throughout the spring and training camp. Sirianni stated the decision remains withheld for competitive reasons to prevent the opponent from preparing for a specific backup player. NFL rules require the team to designate an emergency third quarterback 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. kickoff. Additionally, the status of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard for the season opener remains uncertain. Greenard returned to practice eligibility on August 30 after recovery from shoulder surgery and a pectoral strain, but his readiness for full game participation this week is still under evaluation by the coaching staff.

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Status Watch
  • •Nick Sirianni intends to keep the backup quarterback choice private until the game day roster deadline.
  • •Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee split time as primary backup options during the preseason.
  • •Jonathan Greenard was activated from the PUP list on August 30.
  • •The Eagles play the Washington Commanders at home on September 13.
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The Philadelphia Eagles expect Jonathan Greenard to be an important member of their pass-rushing attack this season, but they may want to exercise some caution in Week 1. The 29-year-old outside linebacker missed training camp with a pectoral injury and may not be ready for Sunday’s home matchup versus the Washington Commanders. Greenard is […] The post Eagles news: Jonathan Greenard sounds off on 'freak' pec injury, Week 1 status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia Eagles EDGE rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral injury while lifting weights ahead of training camp. As a result, Greenard missed training camp and the preseason, but the Eagles activated him from the PUP list during roster cuts rather than leaving him there and missing the first four games of the season. The Pro […] The post Philadelphia Eagles: Reveal Fate of Pro Bowl Newcomer for Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Linebacker Jonathan Greenard was a major addition for the Philadelphia Eagles over the offseason, but it remains to be seen if we’ll see him out on the field when the Eagles open the 2026 season against the Washington Commanders.Greenard was sidelined for the entirety of training camp and the preseason due to a pectoral injury […] The post Eagles’ Jonathan Greenard Provides Status Update Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.

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