Overview
- Sirianni told reporters Wednesday that the Eagles will not publicly name the primary backup behind Jalen Hurts for competitive reasons and that the club may hold the information internally without announcing it.
- Both Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee said they have not been told who will serve as Hurts’ No. 2 on game day, leaving players and media uncertain about the pecking order.
- Philadelphia kept four quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster after trade talks failed, a move that preserved depth and protected rookie Cole Payton from waivers.
- The team could keep opponents guessing either by knowing the QB2 internally or by dressing both Dalton and McKee on game day, a choice that would require using an uncommon three-quarterback game-day active list.
- Hurts’ strong durability since 2021 lowers the urgency for a single established backup, but the secrecy ensures the Eagles retain immediate depth and prevents Washington from targeting one replacement in case of injury.