Tanner McKee shines as Eagles face Patriots in preseason action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Tanner McKee played well for the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 22, 2026. McKee completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, outperforming veteran Andy Dalton, who went 3 for 10 for 44 yards. This performance may solidify McKee's position as the backup quarterback, especially given Dalton's struggles throughout the preseason. The Eagles are scheduled to play another preseason game before making final roster decisions.
- •Tanner McKee threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Andy Dalton's preseason performance includes just 64 passing yards over two games.
- •The game was part of the Eagles’ preseason schedule.
- •Eagles face roster deadline before the season starts.
- •McKee primarily worked with third-string players during the game.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles News: “Tanner McKee has to be the Eagles’ backup quarterback. Andy Dalton just isn’t very good.”
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