The Eagles finally pulled back the curtain on their backup quarterback situation just 90 minutes before kickoff against the Commanders today: Andy Dalton is active and serving as the No. 2 behind Jalen Hurts. What a reveal after they kept things buttoned up all week!
The Backup QB Twist
This wasn’t just a simple announcement. It means Tanner McKee, who was right there alongside Dalton on the depth chart, is inactive for the game. He’s listed as the emergency third quarterback, but he won’t be in uniform unless things go totally sideways. Rookie Cole Payton is also inactive, making it clear Dalton is the guy they’re trusting if Hurts needs to come out.
More Game Day Inactives
It wasn’t just the QB room seeing shake-ups either. For the Eagles, wide receiver Elijah Moore, linebacker Jonathan Greenard, and offensive lineman Micah Morris are all inactive. The Commanders have their own list of players sitting out: emergency quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, wide receivers Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks, defensive tackle Ricky Barber, and guard Tanoa Togiai.
This is an early season snapshot, folks. It shows you exactly who these teams are trusting when the lights come on for a regular season game. Every single one of these game day decisions could be huge, and we’re about to see how it all plays out!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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