Tanner McKee to serve as No. 2 quarterback
Tanner McKee will be active for Giants game despite rib injury
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni clarified the confusion surrounding the starting quarterback position ahead of their Week 9 game against the New York Giants. Initially, Sirianni announced Tanner McKee as the starter, but later opted for Joe Milton. The coach revealed that his decision was a deliberate move to try and catch the Giants off guard.
"I’m gonna tell you what I want to tell you, guys. I respect the job that you all have to do. But I’m gonna tell you what I want to tell you, guys, because I’m always gonna protect the team, first and foremost," Sirianni stated. He praised McKee's performance after stepping in for Jalen Hurts, who was sidelined due to blood clots, but felt the change was ultimately beneficial for the team.
McKee, drafted in the sixth round in 2023, started three games, recording a 63% completion rate with 638 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Milton, making his first career start, will bring the kind of mobility and dynamism that Hurts possessed, potentially explaining why he was chosen over McKee.
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