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Tim McManus
Philadelphia– Tanner McKee Expected to start at quarterback eagles Plan to rest some starters for Sunday’s regular season finale against Washington CommandersA source confirmed this on Wednesday.
McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, is expected to get the nod as a starter jalen hurts Because the Eagles are prioritizing rest and avoiding injuries while still hoping to win games.
The Eagles are currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC and could move up to No. 2 with a win over Washington. Chicago Bears damage to detroit lionsthe eagles will play either san francisco 49ers Or Los Angeles Rams If they remain the No. 3 seed, or face green Bay Packers If they get the second seed.
Coach Nick Sirianni did not reveal his plans Wednesday, saying he wanted to address the players at his team meeting first, but said they were “close” to a decision.
The Eagles had one week of rest before their two Super Bowl runs during the 2022 and 2024 seasons. One year he tried to improve his seeding, star receiver aj brown He suffered a knee injury in the 2023 regular season finale against new york giants and was unavailable for their wild-card playoff loss tampa bay buccaneers,
McKee is 33 of 48 for 356 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions in spot duty in Philadelphia.
“When you look at Tanner, he’s really good at knowing where to go with the football, seeing the defense and being able to distribute things accurately,” Sirianni said. “It’s a great room where people feed off each other and learn from each other.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the Eagles’ plan to rest starters.
