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

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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