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Eagles Quarterback Dilemma: Hurts Shines, Backups Battle for Roster Spots
2 Aug
Summary
- Jalen Hurts is the Eagles' superstar QB, leading the team
- Tanner McKee, Kyle McCord, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson competing for backup roles
- Thompson-Robinson's recent strong practices may have changed the QB3 battle
As of August 2nd, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles are facing a quarterback dilemma, but it's a good problem to have. Jalen Hurts, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, is firmly entrenched as the team's starting quarterback and is expected to lead the Eagles on another deep playoff run at just 26 years old.
Beyond Hurts, the Eagles have a talented group of young quarterbacks vying for the backup roles. Tanner McKee was expected to be the QB2, but Kyle McCord and Dorian Thompson-Robinson have been putting up a fight for the third spot on the roster.
In the last week of practices, however, the dynamics have shifted a bit. Reports indicate that Thompson-Robinson has looked better than McCord, with the former Syracuse standout throwing an interception and making a few too many mistakes. This has created an unexpected battle for the QB3 spot, but the Eagles' coaching staff will likely still favor keeping McCord over Thompson-Robinson in the long run.
Nonetheless, the competition in the Eagles' quarterback room is heating up, and the final roster decisions will be crucial as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
