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Eagles QB2 Promotion Report
Eagles promote Tanner McKee to QB2 after demoting Andy Dalton.
In brief
Eagles promote Tanner McKee to QB2 after demoting Andy Dalton. The Eagles promoted Tanner McKee from QB3 to QB2 ahead of Week 4 against the Rams, demoting Andy Dalton to emergency QB4 following Dalton's poor performance in a Week 3 loss. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles swap QB depth chart
The Eagles swapped the bottom two quarterbacks on their depth chart before Sunday's game.
Tanner McKee promoted to QB2
The Eagles have promoted Tanner McKee from QB3 to QB2 ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
Andy Dalton demoted
Andy Dalton had been the QB2. He is demoted.
Week 3 game impact
During the Eagles' loss to the Chicago Bears Week 3, Jalen Hurts was hit hard and forced into the medical tent for a concussion check.
Dalton's substitution
While being tested, play resumed with Dalton subbing in after Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion.
Barkley's 14-yard run
Saquon Barkley then had a 14-yard run down to the 1-yard line, where the Eagles had 1st and Goal from the 1.
Dalton's poor play
The Eagles tried two runs with Barkley, which lost yardage, and Dalton threw an INT on 3rd down.
Dalton's quote
I obviously didn't see the safety in the middle, and he just read my eyes, Dalton said.
“I obviously didn't see the safety in the middle, and he just read my eyes”
Game result
The end result: 12 plays, 95 yards, no points.
Dalton's career status
Dalton has had a long NFL career but is physically 39 later this month with no upside.
The takeaway
The Eagles promoted Tanner McKee from QB3 to QB2 ahead of Week 4 against the Rams, demoting Andy Dalton to emergency QB4 following Dalton's poor performance in a Week 3 loss.
