ESPN’s Ben Solak labeled McKee “in danger” of being traded, noting he’s viewed as a potential trade asset by Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office as they balance depth with draft-value opportunities.
McKee has shown flashes in the preseason and held his own in limited regular-season action, highlighted by two Week 18 performances: a 323-yard, four-touchdown showing in 2023 against backups, and a 274-yard, one-TD effort in the following season’s finale.
Drafted by Philadelphia in the sixth round of 2023, McKee has appeared in six games with two starts, compiling 54 completions on 597 yards and five touchdowns over two seasons.
The Eagles have a history of flipping backup quarterbacks for value, most notably shipping Kenny Pickett to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. That precedent adds context to McKee’s standing in a market wide with quarterback uncertainty.
With several teams seeking competition or depth at quarterback, McKee could be attractive as a high-end backup or developmental challenger, and speculation has even tied the Vikings to a potential competition with J.J. McCarthy.
Any move would hinge on Philadelphia’s plan behind Hurts, whether that means re-signing a veteran, pursuing a free-agent option, or adding another quarterback on Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft. McKee’s ongoing development and perceived ceiling keep him in active offseason discussions.
