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Tanner McKee #16 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> are set at the quarterback position with Jalen Hurts<\/a> as their starter and Andy Dalton<\/a> as the new primary backup. That has left Tanner McKee as a potential trade candidate with the 2026 NFL<\/a> Draft approaching.<\/p>\n McKee has shown flashes of big-time potential. When he has played, he has performed well.<\/p>\n In the six games he has played throughout his first two NFL seasons, McKee has completed 61.4 percent of his pass attempts for 597 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. Those numbers could be enough to intrigue a team that needs quarterback help.<\/p>\n With that being said, the Eagles have been linked to a potential McKee trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eagles-Steelers Linked as Potential Tanner McKee Trade Partners<\/p>\n Austen Bundy of FanSided has suggested a potential trade<\/a> between the two Pennsylvania teams that would ship McKee to the Steelers in exchange for the No. 76 overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, Philadelphia doesn\u2019t have to trade McKee. However, if the Eagles get offered a third-round pick, they should jump at the opportunity.<\/p>\n Hurts should be the team\u2019s long-term starter. Dalton is a quality backup who would be able to step in and play at a high level if his numbers is called.<\/p>\n Moving on from McKee would be a bittersweet move, but a third-round pick would be worth it.<\/p>\n The Steelers Are the Perfect Trade Partner for Philadelphia<\/p>\n To this point in the NFL offseason, Pittsburgh still hasn\u2019t figure out its quarterback situation. Will Howard<\/a> and Mason Rudolph<\/a> are the only two options on the Steelers\u2019 roster currently.<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers<\/a> could end up returning in free agency. He played well in his first season with Pittsburgh, but is contemplating the idea of retirement this offseason.<\/p>\n Even if Rodgers returns, acquiring a young 25-year-old quarterback with talent like McKee would likely be of interest. Having two young signal callers in McKee and Howard would give the Steelers options after the 2026 season when Rodgers would be much more likely to retire.<\/p>\n Whether or not the two teams will even think about discussing a McKee trade remains to be seen. It\u2019s just an idea, but it\u2019s one that would make a lot of sense for all parties involved.<\/p>\n Expect to continue hearing rumors about McKee\u2019s future. Following the trade for Dalton, the Eagles have a lot of options on the table they could choose from with the young quarterback.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tEvan Massey<\/a> Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. 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