Tanner McKee Injury News & Updates

McKee (thumb) was a full participant at practice Friday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

McKee will be back in his role as the primary reserve option at quarterback behind Jalen Hurts in Week 4. McKee had served as the team's emergency third QB each of the last two weeks while nursing a thumb injury.

McKee (thumb) participated in practice in a limited capacity Wednesday.

McKee has now been limited in each of the Eagles' past three practice sessions dating back to last week. He's yet to be active on gameday this season but has served as the emergency third QB each of the past two weeks. McKee seems to be trending in the right direction and could be active as Jalen Hurts' backup as soon as this Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

McKee (thumb) is inactive but is serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Rams, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

McKee continues to work his way back from surgery on a fractured right thumb and is serving as Philly's emergency third QB for the second straight week. Until he's advanced enough in his recovery, Sam Howell will likely continue to get the gameday nod as the backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.

McKee (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

McKee remained limited in practice this week. If he's unable to suit up for Sunday's game, Sam Howell will once again serve as the QB2 behind Jalen Hurts.

McKee (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

McKee was limited for the second day in a row as he continues to recover from a fractured right thumb. If McKee can't go in Week 3, Sam Howell would operate as the top backup option behind Jalen Hurts at quarterback against the Rams.

McKee (thumb) was limited in practice Wednesday.

McKee was limited in practice last week but was inactive as the Eagles' QB3 behind Jalen Hurts and Sam Howell in last Sunday's win over the Chiefs. Once healthy, McKee has a chance to usurp Howell for QB2 duties.

McKee (thumb) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third-string quarterback against the Chiefs on Sunday.

McKee is still recovering from a fractured right thumb that he suffered during training camp. He will be the Eagles' third-string quarterback for Sunday's Super Bowl LIX rematch, which means he'll only see the field if both Jalen Hurts and Sam Howell were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

McKee (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

McKee got in a limited practice Friday, giving him a chance to back up Jalen Hurts versus Kansas City. If McKee is unable to suit up, Sam Howell will once again handle QB2 duties for the Eagles.

McKee (thumb) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

McKee continues to be sidelined due to a fractured right thumb that he suffered during training camp. He's missed the first two practices of the week and is unlikely to be cleared for the Eagles' Week 2 clash against the Chiefs on Sunday. Sam Howell will continue to serve as Jalen Hurts' backup for as long as McKee is out of action.

McKee (right thumb) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice.

McKee hasn't practiced since he was diagnosed with a fractured thumb on his right throwing hand on Aug. 24. Until he does so, he'll likely continue to yield backup QB duties to Sam Howell behind starter Jalen Hurts. Nonetheless, McKee will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to return to action Sunday in Kansas City.

McKee (thumb) did not practice Wednesday and is ruled out for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Cowboys.

McKee won't be available at home versus Dallas in Week 1, leaving Sam Howell in position to serve as the top backup to quarterback Jalen Hurts. The 2023 sixth-round pick is working his way back from a thumb fracture on his right throwing hand suffered Aug. 24. His next chance to suit up will come Week 2 on the road at Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 14.

McKee (thumb) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.

McKee is working through a right thumb fracture, which is severe enough for him to not throw and hold the ball with his left, non-throwing hand, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. It's looking increasingly unlikely that McKee will play in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Cowboys, which means Sam Howell will likely serve as the Eagles' QB2 behind starter Jalen Hurts.

McKee (thumb) didn't practice Monday.

It's looking more and more like McKee won't be available for Thursday's regular-season opener against Dallas, as he's still recovering from a fractured thumb. If he doesn't suit up, Sam Howell would likely back up Jalen Hurts against the Cowboys.

McKee (thumb) isn't practicing Sunday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

McKee is dealing with a fractured thumb and hasn't practiced for about two weeks. With Philadelphia's regular-season opener against Dallas taking place Thursday, it's looking likely that McKee won't be ready to suit up. If that's the case, Sam Howell would be in line to serve as the backup QB behind Jalen Hurts.

McKee is dealing with a fractured thumb and may not be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though McKee's injury brings his availability for the beginning of the regular season into question, Rapoport notes that the issue isn't major, adding that the fracture is to "just the top of the thumb." Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the quarterback suffered the injury during practice and agrees that it's not expected to be a long-term issue. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell in a deal with Minnesota on Sunday, giving them insurance in case McKee does indeed to need to sit out the team's opener Thursday, Sept. 4 against Dallas.

McKee's finger injury is considered minor, and the 2023 sixth-rounder isn't expected to start the regular season on injured reserve, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

McKee missed the Eagles' last two preseason games due to a finger injury. The injury isn't severe enough for him to miss extended time, but the Eagles' acquisition of Sam Howell from the Vikings on Sunday indicates that McKee is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Friday that McKee is "working to get back" from a finger injury that caused him to miss the Eagles' last two preseason games, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

With McKee dealing with a finger injury and Jalen Hurts resting, Kyle McCord has handled most of the quarterback snaps over the Eagles' last two preseason games. McKee played well in Philadelphia's preseason opener against Cincinnati, and he is entrenched as the QB2 behind Hurts heading into the regular season. Either McCord or Dorian Thompson-Robinson would step up as the backup for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4 if McKee is not cleared to play.

McKee (finger) did not practice Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

McKee sat out the second preseason game, and this could help explain the reason. The 2023 sixth-rounder impressed in the exhibition opener, going 20 of 25 passing for 252 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a third score. McKee appears settled in as Philly's QB2 behind Jalen Hurts.

McKee is not expected to start Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

McKee impressed during Philadelphia's preseason opener against Cincinnati, completing 20 of 25 passes for 252 yards and two scores while also rushing for another touchdown, and he's entrenched as the clear No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts. Therefore, it seems the Eagles simply don't want to risk exposing him to further full-contact reps Saturday. Instead, Dorian Thompson-Robinson is in line to start under center and split reps with rookie sixth-rounder Kyle McCord. Hurts and McKee will have one last opportunity to suit up for preseason action Friday against the Jets.

McKee completed 20 of 25 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals, adding a third TD on his lone rush attempt.

He cemented his status as everyone's favorite backup QB, putting up 10 points on the first two drives while leading Philadelphia's second-string offense against Cincinnati's first-string defense. McKee capped of the first series with a fourth-down Tush Push, later throwing a pair of TD passes after both teams had worked further down their depth charts. He's locked in as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback, ahead of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Kyle McCord.

McKee is in line to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts for the 2025 season after the Eagles traded Kenny Pickett to the Browns on Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

McKee spent most of the 2024 campaign as the Eagles' emergency quarterback behind Hurts and Pickett. McKee did appear in two games and started in the Eagles' regular-season finale against the Giants, during which he completed 27 of 41 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. The 2023 seventh-round pick should be the favorite to be the Eagles' backup quarterback in 2025 unless another QB is added through free agency or the draft.

McKee completed 30 of 45 pass attempts (67 percent) for 323 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions across two regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also rushed five times for minus-one yards.

McKee played 34 percent of offensive snaps Week 17, with Jalen Hurts in the concussion protocol and backup Kenny Pickett having been forced out early due to a ribs injury, and he then started the team's Week 18 regular-season finale against New York. Having shown out well in limited action, McKee seems a solid candidate to reprise his No. 3 quarterback role behind Hurts and Pickett during the 2025 season. He has two years remaining on his deal with Philadelphia.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

McKee will handle his typical role as Philadelphia's emergency third quarterback for the Super Bowl. Although technically inactive, he will be suited up for the game. To be eligible to play, both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett would need to become unable to play due to injury, illness, or ejection.

McKee was inactive as the Eagles' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's 22-10 wild-card win over the Packers.

Though Jalen Hurts cleared concussion protocol and returned to the starting role after missing the final two games of the regular season, McKee looked as though he might have made a case to replace Kenny Pickett as the Eagles' No. 2 signal-caller based on his performance in Weeks 17 and 18. Pickett started and played the majority of the Eagles' 41-7 win over the Cowboys in Week 17, but he left that game early with a rib injury to pave the way for McKee to take his first NFL snaps. McKee completed three of four attempts for 54 yards and two touchdowns in relief, then started the Week 18 win over the Giants while both Hurts and Pickett were sidelined and completed 27 of 41 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Despite McKee's strong showing the previous two games, the Eagles ultimately elected to keep him in the No. 3 role for the playoff opener with Pickett displaying enough progress in his recovery from the injury in practice this past week to suit up as Hurts' top backup.

McKee completed 27 of 41 passes for 269 yards and t wo touchdowns in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants. He added one yard on three carries.

Kenny Pickett was cleared for action after missing practice all week due to a rib issue, but he didn't see a snap as McKee played the whole game in his first NFL start. Despite not having top stars like Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith at his disposal as the Eagles rested players ahead of the postseason, McKee still put together an impressive effort, hitting Ainias Smith for a 15-yard TD in the first quarter and E.J. Jenkins for a seven-yard score in the fourth. McKee will return to the bench when Philly begins its playoff run next weekend with a home game against the Packers, but the 2023 sixth-round pick may have shown enough late this season to give the team confidence that he can be the No. 2 QB behind Jalen Hurts (concussion) in 2025.

McKee will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Though Kenny Pickett is active for the contest after starting in the Week 17 win over Dallas in place of Jalen Hurts (concussion/finger), Pickett isn't likely to be available in anything more than an emergency after not practicing this week due to a rib injury. Pickett sustained the injury late in the Week 17 victory, allowing McKee to step in for his first NFL snaps. McKee completed three of four pass attempts for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the win, and he'll now get his first extended action to date in Week 18. However, with the Eagles holding out running back Saquon Barkley (rest), receivers A.J. Brown (knee) and DeVonta Smith (wrist), offensive tackles Lane Johnson (rest) and Jordan Mailata (rest) and left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), McKee could struggle to produce.

McKee is preparing to start Sunday's game against the Giants, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

The Eagles are locked in as the NFC's No. 2 seed and thus have no reason to rush Jalen Hurts (concussion) or Kenny Pickett (ribs) back from their respective injuries. McKee fared well in his Week 17 cameo, completing three of four passes for 54 yards and two TDs after replacing an injured Pickett. Things will be tougher this week, with McKee presumably throwing to backups rather than A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

McKee entered Sunday's 41-7 win over the Cowboys for Kenny Pickett (ribs) with 8:47 remaining in the third quarter and completed three of four passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns while rushing twice for minus-2 yards.

The Eagles went up 27-7 on a Jake Elliott field goal two plays into McKee's time in the game, so the young signal-caller wasn't asked to do much the rest of the way. However, McKee was far from a passive game manager, hitting A.J. Brown for a 20-yard touchdown down the left sideline on his first full drive and capping off his second possession with a 25-yard scoring strike to DeVonta Smith. McKee may well line up to start the Week 18 finale against the Giants if the Eagles' playoff positioning is locked in, considering the team is likely to prioritize the health of both Jalen Hurts (concussion) and Pickett ahead of the postseason.

McKee is currently the healthiest quarterback in the Eagles organization after starter Jalen Hurts (concussion) and top backup Kenny Pickett (ribs) suffered injuries in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders. "Tanner has done a good job in scout team and developmental periods, and so, again, Tanner gives us a lot of confidence," head coach Nick Sirianni said during his press conference Monday, when asked about his comfort with McKee in the event he's needed to play Week 17 against the Cowboys.

A 2023 sixth-round pick, McKee is in his second season in the Philadelphia organization but is still waiting to make his NFL debut. He's been inactive all season as the Eagles' emergency No. 3 quarterback, but he could have an opportunity to move up one or two rungs on the depth chart for Sunday's game against Dallas, pending the statuses of Hurts and Pickett. Per Zach Berman of The Athletic, Sirianni confirmed Monday that Hurts remains in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, while the team didn't have an update on Pickett, who underwent an X-ray on his ribs after taking a hard hit in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's contest. McKee last saw competition action in the preseason, when he completed 34 of 56 pass attempts (60.7 percent) for 294 yards (5.3 YPA), zero touchdowns and one interception while carrying seven times for three yards over three games.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

McKee will be the Eagles' third-string emergency quarterback for Sunday's NFC East clash. McKee will only see the field if starter Jalen Hurts and backup Kenny Pickett were both taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

The quarterback can only enter the contest if starter Jalen Hurts and backup Kenny Pickett get hurt, sick or ejected. McKee has yet to appear in a game this season.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 game against Carolina and will be the Eagles' emergency third quarterback.

This is a familiar gameday role for McKee, who has typically been inactive and deemed Philadelphia's emergency third quarterback this season. In order for him to be eligible to play Sunday, both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett would need to become unable to play due to injury, illness or ejection.

McKee (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Baltimore, but he's available as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback.

As has been the case all season, McKee will only see game action if both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett depart due to injuries. The 2023 sixth-round pick has yet to throw a pass in a regular-season NFL contest.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

McKee will once again serve as the Eagles' emergency quarterback, which means he would only play Sunday if Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett were both taken out of the game due to injury.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against Washington.

McKee will serve as the Eagles' emergency third-string quarterback Thursday, meaning he can only play if Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett were both to be knocked out of the game due to injury. McKee has yet to play a regular-season snap since being selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants but is designated as the Eagles' emergency quarterback.

McKee will only see the field Sunday if starter Jalen Hurts and backup Kenny Pickett both suffer injuries that prevent them from playing.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers but designated as the emergency quarterback.

McKee will continue to fill his customary No. 3 emergency quarterback role and can only enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett are either ejected or injured and unable to return to the contest.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, but he will be available as the team's emergency third quarterback.

McKee will only see the field Sunday should both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett get hurt. McKee lost out to Pickett for the backup quarterback job during training camp.

McKee is technically not active for Monday's matchup with the Falcons due to a coach's decision, but he will be available as the team's emergency third quarterback if needed.

Kenny Pickett is slated to back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia's home opener, but McKee will be available if both happen to get hurt. The 2023 sixth-round pick was unable to earn the backup role during training camp. He did not see the field in the Eagles' season-opening victory over the Packers.

McKee completed 13 of 21 passes for 115 yards and an interception in Saturday's 26-3 preseason loss to the Vikings.

The 2023 sixth-round pick took over from Kenny Pickett to begin the season half, but McKee failed to lead the Eagles to points on any of his five drives and turned the ball over twice, getting sacked and fumbling the ball on his first snap and then chucking a red-zone interception on his last one. This was the Stanford product's last chance to make his case for the No. 2 quarterback job behind Jalen Hurts, but McKee wouldn't seem to have done enough to overtake Pickett on the depth chart.

Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia relays that McKee has gotten more reps with the second-team offense as the Eagles' training camp has progressed.

McKee, who the Eagles selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, spent all of his rookie year as the emergency quarterback. While Philadelphia acquired Kenny Pickett from Pittsburgh in March to serve as Hurts' backup, Moore has shown enough improvement during training camp to see more reps with the second-team offense during practice. The Eagles play the Ravens in the first week of preseason action Friday, which will give McKee a chance to make his case for the backup job behind Hurts.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback in Monday's wild-card game against Tampa Bay.

McKee didn't see any game action during the regular season, but he consistently handled emergency QB duties. That will be the case again Monday against Tampa Bay. Jalen Hurts will serve as Philadelphia's lead signal-caller, with Marcus Mariota backing him up.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals but will be available as the Eagles' emergency quarterback if needed.

McKee has routinely handled emergency QB duties in the event both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota sustain injuries. While he has been available, his services have not been needed yet this season.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's divisional contest against the Giants but will be available as Philadelphia's emergency quarterback.

McKee continues to operate as Philadelphia's third-string QB, meaning he will be eligible to play Week 16 in the event that both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota sustain injuries. He hasn't yet logged an appearance this season.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game versus the Seahawks but will serve as Philadelphia's emergency quarterback.

McKee will once serve as the team's third string quarterback and will only be eligible to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota suffer injuries. The rookie sixth-round pick has yet to play a snap this season through the first 13 games.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday night against the Cowboys but is dressing as the emergency quarterback.

Just like he has for most of the season, McKee will be the QB3 and will only be eligible to enter Sunday's game if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota suffer in-game injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the 49ers but is dressing as the emergency quarterback.

McKee will technically suit up, but he'll only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota suffer injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills but dressing as the emergency quarterback.

The rookie sixth-round pick will fill what has become a familiar role for him this season, serving as the option of last resort for the Eagles at quarterback in the event Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota both suffer in-game injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) will be inactive for Monday's matchup with the Chiefs.

McKee is set to technically suit up, but he will only enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota sustain injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Cowboys, but he will serve as the team's emergency option at quarterback.

McKee will technically suit up, but he'll only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota suffer injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with Miami.

McKee will technically be operating as the team's emergency third quarterback, but unless an injury occurs, he will not appear in the contest. Marcus Mariota will operate as the primary backup option behind starter Jalen Hurts.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets but will serve as the emergency quarterback.

Once again, McKee will technically be inactive but will be eligible to play if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota are sidelined by injury during the contest. McKee, a rookie sixth-round pick, has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Rams but will serve as the emergency quarterback.

McKee will continue to reprise his role as the option of last resort under center for the Eagles versus the Rams. He'll only see the field if both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota are sidelined by injury during the contest.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.

Despite being considered inactive, McKee will still suit up and act as the team's emergency third quarterback if Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota were to suffer injuries.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as Philadelphia's emergency quarterback for Monday's game at Tampa Bay.

Though technically inactive, McKee will suit up and be ready to step under center in case both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota go down with injuries in Week 3. Otherwise, he'll continue to wait for his first regular-season NFL action.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

McKee has yet to dress for either of the Eagles' first two games of the season while he's stuck behind both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota on the depth chart at quarterback. Unless one of the latter two players misses time at any point over the next 16 weeks, the rookie sixth-round pick out of Stanford will likely remain a fixture on the Eagles' inactive list.

The Eagles selected McKee in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, 188th overall.

McKee is a tall (6-foot-6), lanky signal caller who lacks maneuverability in the pocket, essentially the exact opposite of star QB Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have always prioritized value at the QB position as opposed to scheme fits, so it's clear McKee's NFL arm enticed general manager Howie Roseman, but it's unlikely the Stanford product will push Marcus Mariota for the team's backup role.

The Eagles selected McKee in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, 188th overall.

McKee is a tall (6-foot-6), lanky signal-caller who lacks maneuverability in the pocket, essentially the exact opposite of star QB Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have always prioritized value at the QB position as opposed to scheme fits, so it's clear McKee's NFL arm enticed general manager Howie Roseman, but it's unlikely the Stanford product will push Marcus Mariota for the team's backup role.