Philadelphia Eagles retain four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster as of August 30, 2026. Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee, and Cole Payton all secured spots on the team. The move allows the front office to maintain depth while evaluating trade possibilities for Dalton and McKee. Retaining Payton, a fifth-round selection, prevents the rookie from being exposed to waivers and claimed by other teams. While the decision provides flexibility, it occupies a roster spot that could have been allocated to other positions such as the offensive line or defensive front. The organization can still adjust the roster through trades and waiver claims before the start of the regular season.
- •Philadelphia kept Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee, and Cole Payton on the 53-man roster.
- •The decision ensures rookie Cole Payton is not lost to other teams via waivers.
- •The front office retains the ability to trade Dalton or McKee before the season begins.
- •The roster configuration limits available space for offensive and defensive depth players.
- 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles are keeping QB2 decision between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee private
- 10:42 PMNbcsportsphiladelphia.com — In a roster surprise, Eagles keep all four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster - NBC Sports Philadelphia
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles keep four quarterbacks on 53-player roster
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles keep four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
"The Eagles kept four quarterbacks, but Howie Roseman declined to name Andy Dalton or Tanner McKee as Jalen Hurts’ backup
"The Eagles are keeping all four of their quarterbacks on the 53-player roster to start the regular season.
"Philadelphia kept Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton on its initial 53-man roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:58 AMEagles are keeping QB2 decision between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee private
The Eagles kept four quarterbacks, but Howie Roseman declined to name Andy Dalton or Tanner McKee as Jalen Hurts’ backup
- Nbcsportsphiladelphia.comAug 30, 2026, 10:42 PMIn a roster surprise, Eagles keep all four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster - NBC Sports Philadelphia
Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton all made the cut before the deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:29 PMEagles keep four quarterbacks on 53-player roster
The Eagles are keeping all four of their quarterbacks on the 53-player roster to start the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:21 PMEagles keep four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
Philadelphia kept Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton on its initial 53-man roster.
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