# Tanner McKee ready for Eagles opportunity

> Tanner McKee prepares to make first start after Jalen Hurts injury.
- Title: Tanner McKee ready for Eagles opportunity · NBC Sports
- Summary: Tanner McKee prepares to make first start after Jalen Hurts injury. Tanner McKee, Eagles' backup QB, ready to start against Panthers after Jalen Hurts' calf…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tanner-mckee-im-ready-to-make-the-most-of-huge-opportunity
- Published: 2026-10-16T11:14:24.696+00:00
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- Topics: tanner mckee, eagles, jalen hurts, panthers, nfl, calf injury, backup qb, sports
## Tanner McKee
Tanner McKee fell to No. 3 on depth chart before Week 1 but moved to No. 2 ahead of Week 6.

> Every opportunity that you get to play is a huge opportunity
## Jalen Hurts injury
Jalen Hurts out for Week 6 due to calf blood clot with unclear return timeline.
## McKee's readiness
McKee says he's ready to make most of his opportunity as sixth-round pick.

> Every opportunity is a huge opportunity. I'm obviously very excited and ready to make the most of it
## Eagles' situation
Eagles have multiple injuries beyond Hurts' calf issue for backup QB.
## Week 6 game
McKee set to start against Panthers in Week 6 after Eagles clinched postseason spot.
## Key takeaway

Tanner McKee, Eagles' backup QB, ready to start against Panthers after Jalen Hurts' calf injury.