McKee Pushes for Eagles' QB2 as Second-Team Shines in Preseason
Even in a loss to the Patriots, the Eagles’ backups flashed, with Tanner McKee outplaying Andy Dalton at QB2 (16-of-22, 173 yards, 2 TDs); Carson Steele showed versatility as a pass-catching back; Will Shipley and Darius Cooper provided meaningful offensive help; Ty Robinson harassed the line on defense, and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Joshua Weru delivered impact plays on that unit. The performance helped clarify several roster decisions ahead of the 53-man deadline, though Dalton, Ambry Thomas, Cole Payton, Michael Jordan, and Micah Morris offered drawbacks that could affect their spots.
