Eagles' Tanner McKee Emerges as Trade Candidate, Steelers, Packers, Rams Potential Suitors

The 25-year-old quarterback could be on the move from Philadelphia as the Eagles add veteran Andy Dalton as Jalen Hurts' backup.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:09pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to trade quarterback Tanner McKee, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams emerging as potential landing spots for the 25-year-old. McKee has shown promise in limited playing time, but the Eagles' recent acquisition of Andy Dalton as Jalen Hurts' backup has made McKee expendable.

Why it matters

McKee's trade could provide valuable depth and future potential at the quarterback position for the Steelers, Packers, and Rams, all of whom have uncertainty or aging starters at the position. The move would also allow the Eagles to recoup value for a player they no longer see as part of their long-term plans.

The details

The Eagles' decision to trade for Andy Dalton, 38, as Jalen Hurts' backup has led to speculation that McKee, who was previously expected to fill that role, could be on the move. McKee, a 2026 draft pick, has shown promise in limited playing time and could be an attractive trade target for teams looking to add young quarterback depth.

  • The Eagles acquired Andy Dalton in a trade with the Carolina Panthers this offseason.
  • McKee was previously expected to be Hurts' backup in Philadelphia.

The players

Tanner McKee

A 25-year-old quarterback who has shown promise in limited playing time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Andy Dalton

A 38-year-old veteran quarterback acquired by the Eagles in a trade with the Carolina Panthers this offseason.

Jalen Hurts

The starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Pittsburgh Steelers

An NFL team that could have interest in acquiring McKee as a potential successor or backup to their aging starting quarterback.

Green Bay Packers

An NFL team that could have interest in acquiring McKee as a backup to starting quarterback Jordan Love.

Los Angeles Rams

An NFL team that could have interest in acquiring McKee as a potential successor or backup to their aging starting quarterback Matthew Stafford.

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What they’re saying

“I'd argue that it doesn't make sense to have a 38-year-old Dalton as the third quarterback, and still think the Eagles could flip McKee for a future pick, although the quarterback chairs are quickly filling up.”

— Zach Berman, Eagles beat writer

What’s next

The Eagles will likely look to trade McKee ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Steelers, Packers, and Rams emerging as potential suitors for the young quarterback.

The takeaway

The Eagles' decision to acquire veteran Andy Dalton has made Tanner McKee expendable, and the 25-year-old quarterback could provide valuable depth and future potential for teams like the Steelers, Packers, and Rams who have uncertainty or aging starters at the position.