Philadelphia Eagles’ Backup, Third-String, & Emergency Quarterbacks

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew plays
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  • Gardner Minshew is the Eaglesโ€™ backup quarterback.
  • Ian Book is the Eaglesโ€™ third-string quarterback.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was among the NFL odds leaders to win MVP when an injury prevented him from playing a few games late this season.

Though the Eagles played well, they didnโ€™t win without him, further highlighting his importance.

Who Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ Backup Quarterback?

Gardner Minshew is the Eagles backup quarterback.

Minshew started two games during the 2022 regular season, during which he threw for 663 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions on a 58% completion rate.

Minshew was drafted in 2019 by the Jaguars in the sixth round out of Washington State. He spent two seasons in Jacksonville then went to Philadelphia in 2021.

Who Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ Third-String Quarterback?

Ian Book is the Eaglesโ€™ third-string quarterback.

Book was drafted in 2021 out of Notre Dame by the Saints in the fourth round. He played for the Saints for one season before going to the Eagles.

Who Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ Emergency Quarterback?

The Eagles havenโ€™t publicly made it clear who their emergency quarterback would be if Jalen Hurts, Gardner Minshew and Ian Book were to miss time.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.