Eagles name Tanner McKee backup quarterback against Rams, replaces Andy Dalton

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Eagles name Tanner McKee backup quarterback against Rams, replaces Andy Dalton
Summary

The Eagles have appointed Tanner McKee as the backup quarterback ahead of their game against the Rams on October 8, 2026. McKee takes over from Andy Dalton, who will now serve as the team's third quarterback. The decision follows Dalton's interception in the previous game against Chicago, where he filled in for Jalen Hurts. With key offensive players ruled out for the matchup, McKee's role becomes crucial if Hurts needs to exit the game.

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  • •Tanner McKee will back up Jalen Hurts against the Rams.
  • •Andy Dalton moves to the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback spot.
  • •Dalton threw an interception in a previous game against Chicago.
  • •Key players like DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert are out for the Rams game.
  • •McKee was the third quarterback in the game against Chicago.
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  • 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles make change at QB2 against the Rams
  • 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles switching backup quarterbacks: Tanner McKee replaces Andy Dalton
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Tanner McKee will reportedly back up Jalen Hurts against the Rams, with Andy Dalton moving to the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback spot

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After a tough Week 3 loss, the Eagles are turning back to Tanner McKee as the backup quarterback.

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