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- Head coach Nick Sirianni declined to announce the Eagles’ Week 1 backup quarterback.
- Sirianni said keeping the backup private prevents opponents from studying him.
- Veteran Andy Dalton and rookie Tanner McKee stayed on the active roster as possible backups.
- If the Eagles follow practice, opponents learn the Week 1 backup from the inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff.
- Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion said he will probably call the Week 1 game from the booth.
