Eagles Trade for Dalton, McKee's Future Uncertain

NFL Store is making news on March 18th.

The Philadelphia Eagles just traded a 2027 7th round pick to the Carolina Panthers for

veteran backup quarterback Andy Dalton.

This move adds experience to their quarterback room behind starter Jalen Hertz, where

Tanner McKee currently sits as the number 2 guy.

The Panthers, fresh off signing Kenny Pickett as Bryce Young's backup, decided to partways

with the 38-year-old Dalton.

Meanwhile, the trade shakes things up for McKee, who stepped up big in a spotlight moment

nearly a year ago and became a hot name around the league.

Last season, he took over the backup role after the 2025 offseason shuffle, but his start

in the regular season finale against Washington fell flat with 21 completions out of 40 attempts,

one touchdown, one pick, and a rating under 70.

Fans and analysts see this as the Eagles stacking their depth in the endless quarterback

chase across the NFL.

McKee's value could spike again in free agency or the draft, especially after how he

Roseman shut down trade talks for him earlier.

The team went 11 and 5 this year, grabbing back-to-back NFC East titles.

Dalton brings solid know-how from 15 NFL seasons, including over 3,500 passing yards last

year in limited action for.

Carolina 67.6% completions, one touchdown, and one interception in four games.

Looking ahead, this could position McKee as a trade chip for teams needing a young arm,

like maybe Pittsburgh with changes at the top or others eyeing, long-term stability.

The Eagles stay loaded, ready for whatever comes next.

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