The Philadelphia Eagles seemingly have discovered a brand new backup quarterback.
There was a little bit of chatter early on within the offseason that Tanner McKee may very well be expendable this offseason in commerce talks. Those conversations definitely might decide up steam within the close to future. On Wednesday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Eagles are buying three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton in trade for a 2027 seventh-round draft decide.
“Trade: Panthers are trading veteran QB Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, per sources,” Schefter wrote.
Instant Grade: A
This is an efficient deal on first look for the Eagles. Dalton is a 15-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler who has capably transitioned from being a starter within the league to a backup. The Eagles reportedly convey him in for a really minimal package deal as properly. A future seventh-round decide is sort of nothing within the grand scheme of issues. In return, the Eagles get a man who might step in at a second’s discover if an damage had been to pop up with Jalen Hurts.
Also, this deal does add extra gas to the thought of buying and selling McKee this offseason. He has only one extra season left on his deal and is 25 years outdated. With Dalton already within the combine, that offers Philadelphia flexibility if McKee had been to get traded. The NFL Draft is simply over one month away. There are groups nonetheless trying round for quarterbacks. With Dalton within the fold, the Eagles can get out forward of commerce talks and see if anybody is keen to chunk.
That’s to not say McKee is not good. He has proven flashes for the Eagles when he has been given a chance. But there is not a pathway to enjoying time in Philadelphia. The Eagles are bringing in somebody who’s on the stage of his profession wherein he’s a backup and may attempt to get a greater return for the younger signal-caller earlier than he heads to free company subsequent offseason. Also, with Sam Howell out the door this offseason, Philadelphia already misplaced a depth possibility. So, Dalton instantly fixes that.
