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McKee’s 173-yard, two-TD preseason sparks Eagles QB race

8/24/2026

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Summary

McKee Earns Start

The Philadelphia Eagles fell 24-21 to the New England Patriots in a preseason game.
Tanner McKee completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and a 125.8 passer rating.
Head coach Nick Sirianni said the No. 2 quarterback job remains an open competition.
Sirianni indicated McKee could start against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 28, the final preseason game.

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Weru Records Sack

Ja’Quinden Jackson was carted off the opening kickoff, evaluated at a hospital and showed movement.
Marcus Bryant left on the fifth snap with an ankle injury and did not return.
Eagles placed cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve after a heel injury in practice.
International Pathway rookie Joshua Weru recorded his first NFL sack, tackling Patriots quarterback Behren Morton.

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Historical Context

In 1976 the NFL added the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, raising the league to 28 teams and scheduling twelve preseason games; Seattle opened 2-0. That year the New York Yankees signed Reggie Jackson to a five-year $3 million contract, signaling rising player values. Today the Philadelphia Eagles, under Nick Sirianni, assess Tanner McKee’s 16-of-22 start, reflecting the same depth-first mindset.

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McKee Earns Start

The Philadelphia Eagles fell 24-21 to the New England Patriots in a preseason game.
Tanner McKee completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and a 125.8 passer rating.
Head coach Nick Sirianni said the No. 2 quarterback job remains an open competition.
Sirianni indicated McKee could start against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 28, the final preseason game.

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