Kyle McCord was not activated as third QB, leaving Hurts and Howell as the top-2 on game day. McCord’s absence limits a potential late-game option for fantasy managers seeking a cheap QB, underscoring Hurts’ iron-clad role and the offense’s reliance on him and Howell as the backup.

Kyle McCord sits on the practice squad and would require a 53-man roster move to be the emergency third QB. If activated, he provides a formal backup plan behind Hurts and Howell, shaping Week 1 contingency and future depth considerations.

Kyle McCord, Syracuse alum and sixth-round pick, remains with the Eagles on the practice squad after clearing waivers. The move preserves a quarterback development track in Philly, keeping him in the same room as Hurts and Howell and signaling a longer-term developmental path rather than immediate activation. His return underscores the team’s belief in his trajectory and the value of continuity in a fluid QB depth chart.

Kyle McCord didn’t clear Philadelphia’s initial roster, marking a setback for the Syracuse product. He could be a candidate for the practice squad if not signed elsewhere, while the defending champs pivot to their vet depth and Hurts/McKee backups in preparation for Week 1.

McCord showed a spark in camp but couldn't secure a Week 1 spot, leading to release with a waiver-watch path. His season-long trajectory hinges on waiver wire opportunities or a practice-squad ascent, with a potential future role if development aligns with the roster's win-now window.