Eagles Backup QB: Betting Data, Stats & More

Philadelphia Eagles' Tanner McKee walks to the field before an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles, Rams Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • Tanner McKee serves as the current Eagles backup quarterback.
  • McKee made one start in Week 18 of the 2024 season, winning and covering.
  • The Eagles drafted McKee in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Tanner McKee, who the Eagles list as the backup to Jalen Hurts, saw his first NFL action at the end of 2024.ย 

McKee operated as the third-string quarterback for Philadelphia each of his first two seasons.ย 

In his lone NFL start, McKee guided the Eagles to a 20-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 18 last year.ย 

That start came after a cameo appearance in Week 17 against Dallas. On only four pass attempts, McKee threw a pair of touchdown passes.ย ย 

Tanner McKee Betting Data

Limited data exists on McKee, given his limited experience in the NFL. In his lone start, McKee won and covered the spread as a three-point favorite against the Giants.ย 

Tanner McKee Contract Information

McKee still operates on his rookie contract after the Eagles picked him in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.ย 

This season, the Stanford productโ€™s base salary is $750,000 with a cap number of $796,630.ย 

In the remaining four years of his rookie contract, McKeeโ€™s base salary is $3.84 million with a cumulative cap number of $4.03 million.ย 

Tanner McKee Stats

McKee attempted 45 passes in a start and brief cameo, completing 30 of those passes for 323 yards.ย 

McKee posted a 4-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio in those games while adding 17 rushing yards in Week 18 against the Giants.ย 

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.