Tanner McKee’s fractured thumb sidelines the Eagles’ backup for Week 1, with a short recovery window expected and no surgery required. Philadelphia pivoted quickly, trading two late-round picks to Minnesota to land Sam Howell as a capable QB depth option behind Jalen Hurts. In a parallel move, Minnesota added veteran Carson Wentz, reshuffling their quarterback mix just ahead of the opener. Jets were noted as the preseason opponent in the buildup.

The sequence underscores a league-wide emphasis on quarterback depth and contingency planning, with Howell’s arrival in Philadelphia and Wentz’s signing in Minnesota shaping early-season fantasy and betting angles. Howell could become a speculative streamer if McKee misses time, while Wentz’s veteran presence could influence Minnesota’s passing game if Cousins is pressed.