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Eagles remain undecided on backup quarterback before Commanders game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Eagles remain undecided on backup quarterback before Commanders game
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have yet to finalize a backup quarterback ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Official team depth charts currently list both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton as the second-string option behind starter Jalen Hurts. General Manager Howie Roseman declined to specify an order between the two players, and the organization has not provided clarity during the week of preparation. Rookie Cole Payton is currently assigned to the third team. Head coach Nick Sirianni may provide further clarity closer to kickoff, though the final decision on the active roster will likely be confirmed through the team's inactive list 90 minutes before the game on Sunday.

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Key Details
  • •Eagles depth charts list Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton as co-second-string quarterbacks.
  • •Cole Payton occupies the third-string quarterback position on the depth chart.
  • •The team plans to release the final inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff.
  • •Andy Dalton joined the Eagles this offseason following a trade with the Panthers.
Latest Updates
  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles depth chart doesn't name a backup to Jalen Hurts
What they're saying
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Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman declined to say who the team has installed as Jalen Hurts' backup quarterback last week and the team isn't sharing that information this week either.

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