Overview
- Tanner McKee delivered an efficient Week 2 preseason performance, completing 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, which has given him clear momentum in the QB2 race.
- Veteran Andy Dalton started both preseason games but produced underwhelming numbers, completing 6 of 16 passes for 64 yards across two outings and drawing growing scrutiny from analysts.
- Rookie Cole Payton has drawn positive notice in camp and could influence the Eagles’ depth chart or earn a roster spot as a developmental option behind the top two candidates.
- The Eagles must settle the backup decision around the Aug. 28 preseason finale and the Aug. 30 cutdown to 53 players, with trade or practice-squad moves still possible for the loser.
- Jalen Hurts remains the unquestioned starter, so the team’s primary need for QB2 is reliable injury insurance and game management, which is driving the coaches to weigh experience against recent performance.