McKee’s depth role is highlighted by Howell trade chatter and the Eagles’ continued rebuild around quarterback development. His readiness in Week 1—should Howell miss—adds a real-world fantasy hedging angle as the organization evaluates his ceiling behind a veteran core.

Tanner McKee’s injury status and development path place him in a background role behind Hurts and Howell, with a focus on polishing technique and reading defenses. His path hinges on staying healthy and showing steady progress in practice and preseason reps.

McKee’s finger injury opens a path for Howell’s addition and Amherst-level depth behind Hurts; he remains a developmental piece for PHI with a pathway to Week 1 if injury lingers, but his trajectory will hinge on health and development.

Tanner McKee sits behind Hurts and Howell, offering insurance and future potential as a developmental quarterback within Philadelphia’s system. His role could taste like a Week 1 contingency if Hurts is limited, particularly in two-minute drives or late-game mop-up situations.

McKee’s health and summer form factor into Philly's confidence in McCord as the future backup. The Howell move may influence whether McKee lands on the practice squad or becomes a waiver-claimable asset, depending on waivers and how Philly values raw developmental risk.