Philly’s depth chart for Week 1 against the Commanders just dropped, and there’s a wild twist nobody saw coming: the Eagles haven’t named a backup to Jalen Hurts. General Manager Howie Roseman stayed completely silent on the issue last week, and guess what? He’s still not talking this week either.
Philly’s Mysterious QB2 Situation
This isn’t some minor detail, right? We’re talking about the quarterback spot! The team’s official depth chart lists both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton as the second-string quarterbacks, which is basically saying “pick ’em!” And then there’s rookie Cole Payton hanging out as the third-string guy. McKee’s been around for three seasons already, even starting Week 18 the last two years. He knows the system. But then you’ve got Andy Dalton, who just got traded from the Panthers this offseason. Dalton brings serious veteran starter experience, having played for five different teams. It’s a real head-scratcher.
When Will the Eagles Reveal Their Hand?
Head coach Nick Sirianni has kept his cards super close to the vest on this one. If he doesn’t actually name a No. 2 QB sometime this week, then the big reveal is going to come down to the wire: about 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday, when the inactive list drops. Can you imagine the suspense? It’s Week 1, and the team’s basically playing a game of chicken with their own fans about who the next guy up would be. Ultimately, the Eagles are definitely hoping that whoever finally snags that gig doesn’t have to hit the field for any meaningful plays this season. Nobody wants to see Hurts out.
So, as we roll into Sunday, all eyes will be on that inactive list for the Commanders game. Until then, Philly fans are just left wondering who the real QB2 is. What a way to kick off the season, right?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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