As the NFL world continues to grapple with the news that Jalen Hurts’ season is all but over after discovering blood clots in his lungs , the Philadelphia Eagles still have to play games, with Tanner McKee taking over full-time as the team’s interim QB1 .

McKee had a tough outing in his first start of the season for Philadelphia.

Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. McKee, who entered the league as a sixth-round draft pick for the Eagles in 2023,

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith sent a message about him and Tanner McKee after their Week 6 loss.

As late as Sept. 28, Tanner McKee was the Eagles’ QB3. On Sunday, the fourth-year pro will take over the struggling Eagles offense after Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely with a superficial blood clot in his leg.

Tanner McKee will step into the starting QB role for the Eagles while Jalen Hurts is out.

A Philadelphia Eagles star and captain recently expressed confidence in the new starting quarterback Tanner McKee against the Panthers.

Tanner McKee has stepped into a bigger role with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026, putting more attention on the young quarterback beyond the field. His background, career path and personal life add plenty of context.