Tanner McKee Gets Bold Tom Brady Comparison from Eagles Teammate

Tanner McKee, a sixth-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, is set to become the Eagles' starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. This unexpected change comes after Jalen Hurts will miss the game due to a superficial blood clot on his leg. Despite limited NFL experience, McKee has made appearances in six games and started two, completing 61.4% of his pass attempts for 597 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception.

Teammate Zack Baun has been particularly effusive in his praise for McKee's abilities, likening him to a rising star with a career arc similar to Tom Brady's. "I love Tanner. I love that guy so much. I told someone that it’s just seeming like he’s got some sort of Tom Brady career arc to him," Baun remarked, according to BleedingGreenNation.

The Eagles have lost their last three games following a 2-0 start to the season, with a recent setback being a defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The Panthers' Week 6 clash against the Eagles is scheduled to commence at 1 p.m. ET.