John McMullen· Oct 21, 2026
McMullen writes that Tanner McKee will take over as Philadelphia's starting quarterback for the foreseeable future with Jalen Hurts sidelined, making his second consecutive start Monday night against Dallas.
“That leaves McKee, the 26-year-old Stanford product, as the starter for the foreseeable future.”
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“That leaves McKee, the 26-year-old Stanford product, as the starter for the foreseeable future... McKee, who will get his first full week of preparation before his second consecutive start”
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