McKee, the Eagles’ backup behind Jalen Hurts, sustained a finger injury on his right throwing hand in practice on Monday and could be in danger of missing the Sept. 4 season opener.

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to be active on the trade market with the 53-man roster cutdown looming, making their second trade in as many Sundays. This time the Eagles added at quarterback, as they acquired Sam Howell form the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

T he Eagles traded with the Vikings for backup quarterback Sam Howell on Sunday, casting doubt on Philadelphia's QB2 Tanner McKee's availability for the start of the season. McKee is nursing a finger injury he suffered during last week's practice.