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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Tanner McKee
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Tanner McKee.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Tanner McKee
NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
The source previously didn't understand the Eagles' motivation to challenge McKee as QB2 but notes that Dalton has been better thus far in camp.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
McKee was first up as QB2 in 7-on-7 drills but has been outplayed by Andy Dalton in camp so far; one of McKee's best passes was a throw over the middle to Stone Smart, who had a really bad drop, but overall Dalton has shown better performance through this point of training camp.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
McKee is competing with veteran Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts. Like Dalton, McKee doesn't know when it's his turn to take reps with the second-string offense, creating an unpredictable split that mirrors game-day situations for backup quarterbacks.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
McKee was first up with the second-team offense in 11-on-11 drills. The source notes he continues to hold the ball longer than ideal but made solid throws, including an anticipation pass to Samori Toure along the left sideline. He also overthrew Darius Cooper deep where the receiver had a step on his defender.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Tanner McKee rotated in as the Eagles' QB2 during 11-on-11 drills but underperformed compared to Andy Dalton. McKee seemed guilty of holding the ball too long at times and was unable to cash in during his red zone opportunity. He also threw a low pass to Johnny Wilson that was catchable but resulted in an incompletion. Additionally, McKee was sacked by A.J. Epenesa while rotating in as a first-team edge rusher.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
Tanner McKee is Jalen Hurts's backup with the Eagles. One oddsmaker noted "For whatever reason, Eagles fans love McKee," and the drop-off between Hurts and McKee is "one of the biggest differences in the league still." The oddsmaker has only three QBs higher than Hurts and a handful around the same ATS value.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
In the backup quarterback battle, McKee trails Andy Dalton thus far in camp. He threw an off-target pass that Eli Stowers broke up on a defensive rep, and another throw hit Stowers in the hands that Stowers couldn't make while being covered by Mac McWilliams.NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026
McKee got a ton of reps with the second-team offense on Day 3 of training camp, indicating a rotation at the backup quarterback position with Andy Dalton.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Was the primary backup in the first second-team series in 11-on-11 drills. Seemed to get sacked a bunch but did have a completion to a crossing Britain Covey, who was schemed open. In the backup quarterback battle, the competition is described as a 'mid-off' early on.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Tanner McKee took the first set of second-team reps in the QB2 competition, including in the pre-practice walkthrough portion. However, McKee and Andy Dalton frequently rotated with the backups. McKee didn't do anything that made the source's notes.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
McKee is the Eagles' second-best quarterback and has shown promise in small sample sizes.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
McKee has secured the backup quarterback job over Andy Dalton; the Eagles are unlikely to demote him from the backup role while he remains on the roster, indicating confidence in his position.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
McKee is expected to retain the backup quarterback job; the Eagles are unlikely to demote him while he remains on the roster. The team could trade McKee before the season to a team in need of a backup or spot starter, but nothing indicates a trade is likely.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
McKee has secured the backup quarterback job over Andy Dalton; the Eagles are unlikely to demote him from the backup role while he remains on the roster, indicating confidence in his development.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
McKee threw his first NFL touchdown pass in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys as the Eagles won 41-7 while wearing Kelly Green throwback uniforms, marking a significant milestone in his early career.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Backup quarterback entering his final year under contract; split QB2 reps in the spring with Andy Dalton. Eagles may move either McKee or Dalton before the start of the season to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Backup quarterback entering final year under contract; split QB2 reps with Andy Dalton in spring; Eagles may move him before season start to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Backup quarterback entering final year under contract; split QB2 reps with Andy Dalton in spring. Eagles may move either McKee or Dalton before season start to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Entering his final year under contract; split QB2 reps with Andy Dalton in the spring; Eagles may move either McKee or Dalton before the start of the season to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
McKee has quietly prepared as a backup quarterback for three full seasons and mostly looked the part of a player who could earn a starting job when given opportunities. He pretty clearly outplayed 38-year-old Andy Dalton during spring practices, yet the Eagles felt he should have to earn the QB2 spot despite his continued progression as a pro quarterback over the last three-plus years.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
McKee has quietly prepared as a backup quarterback for three full years and mostly looked the part of a player who could earn a starting job at some point, even with another team. He pretty clearly outplayed 38-year-old Andy Dalton during spring practices, yet the Eagles felt he should have to earn the QB2 spot despite his continued progression as a pro quarterback over the last three-plus years.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
McKee has quietly prepared as a backup quarterback for three full years and mostly looked the part of a player who could earn a starting job at some point, even with another team. He pretty clearly outplayed 38-year-old Andy Dalton during spring practices, yet the Eagles felt he should have to earn the QB2 spot, which the source argues he has already earned over the last three-plus years.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Tanner McKee has quietly prepared as a backup quarterback for the Eagles for three full years, diligently preparing as if he's the starter. When he has gotten opportunities—with the exception of one game last season during which he played with the second-team offensive line and backups at skill positions—he has mostly looked the part of a player who could earn a starting job at some point, even if with another team. McKee pretty clearly outplayed 38-year-old Andy Dalton during spring practices, though the team felt he should have to earn the QB2 spot despite his continued progression as a pro quarterback.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
McKee has quietly prepared as a backup quarterback for three full seasons and mostly looked capable of earning a starting job when given opportunities. He pretty clearly outplayed 38-year-old Andy Dalton during spring practices, though the team felt he should have to earn the QB2 spot despite his continued progression as a pro quarterback over the last three-plus years.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tanner McKee has more trade value than Andy Dalton and is projected to make the 53-man roster, though there's a chance the Eagles could trade him for additional value similar to how Howie Roseman has operated in the past.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected as the second-string quarterback on the Eagles' 53-man roster; the source notes McKee has more trade value than Andy Dalton, suggesting the Eagles may trade him to recoup value rather than carry him through the season.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tanner McKee has more trade value than Andy Dalton and is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster, though there's a chance a team could trade for a veteran like Dalton instead; the Eagles may carry four QBs or trade McKee to recoup value.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tanner McKee has more trade value than Andy Dalton and could be traded before the season; the Eagles may carry three or four quarterbacks depending on whether McKee or Dalton is dealt.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Tanner McKee is the incumbent backup quarterback for the Eagles competing against Andy Dalton and rookie Cole Payton for the backup job.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
McKee is the incumbent backup quarterback competing against Andy Dalton for the Eagles backup job in training camp.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Quarterback Tanner McKee is the incumbent backup competing against second-stringer Andy Dalton for the backup job with the Eagles.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
McKee is the incumbent backup quarterback competing against Dalton for the Eagles backup job in training camp.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
QB Tanner McKee is the incumbent backup competing against Andy Dalton for the backup job in the Eagles' crowded quarterback room.NegativeProjectionNo date
McKee's Week 18 performance in 2025 against the Commanders was poor, completing just 21 of 40 passes for 241 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The source notes this performance might have hurt his trade value, though the Eagles have seen him up close for three years and clearly trust him as a backup.NegativeRoleNo date
McKee is returning for his fourth season as the primary backup in 2025 and is competing with Andy Dalton for the backup QB spot in 2026. The Eagles drafted him in the sixth round (No. 188 overall) in 2023 out of Stanford and view getting a trustworthy backup QB at that draft position as a clear-cut organizational win. McKee was the third-stringer in 2023 and 2024 before becoming the backup in 2025.