Tanner McKee has already shown enough in the NFL to make the idea of trading him intriguing. He has shown moxie in relief and as a starter. Fair or unfair, that makes the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens feel particularly disappointing. It is easy to forget that McKee's first NFL game action came in Week 17 of his second season in 2024, when he replaced Kenny Pickett against the Dallas Cowboys and threw two touchdown passes on just three completions.
The following week, he completed 27 of 41 passes with two touchdowns in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants as Philadelphia's starter. His 2025 season was quieter, which was understandable for a third-string quarterback.
McKee made only one start, completing 21 of 40 passes with one touchdown and one interception in a 24-17 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Perspective is necessary, though. The Eagles weren't playing their starters that week, and there wasn't much to play for.
The circumstances made the game feel somewhat like a preseason contest, even if it technically counted. Saturday's loss in Baltimore carried even less consequence. However, McKee's performance still mattered because Philadelphia is evaluating him alongside Andy Dalton and may also be considering his value on the trade market.
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding Philadelphia's reported attempts to trade McKee, including speculation that the Eagles' asking price in draft capital (a second-rounder) may have been too high for interested teams.
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The following week, he completed 27 of 41 passes with two touchdowns in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants as Philadelphia's starter. His 2025 season was quieter, which was understandable for a third-string quarterback.
McKee made only one start, completing 21 of 40 passes with one touchdown and one interception in a 24-17 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Perspective is necessary, though. The Eagles weren't playing their starters that week, and there wasn't much to play for.
The circumstances made the game feel somewhat like a preseason contest, even if it technically counted. Saturday's loss in Baltimore carried even less consequence. However, McKee's performance still mattered because Philadelphia is evaluating him alongside Andy Dalton and may also be considering his value on the trade market.
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding Philadelphia's reported attempts to trade McKee, including speculation that the Eagles' asking price in draft capital (a second-rounder) may have been too high for interested teams.
#philadelphia #baltimore
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