{"id":266390,"date":"2026-02-20T15:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=266390"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:57:57","slug":"the-jets-could-trade-for-backup-quarterback-tanner-mckee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/20\/the-jets-could-trade-for-backup-quarterback-tanner-mckee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jets Could Trade for Backup Quarterback Tanner McKee"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Jets need a quarterback. While there are plenty of options out there, Tanner McKee could wind up in New York this offseason.<\/p>\n

The Jets hold the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They were expected to use that pick on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore<\/a>. However, he announced that he\u2019s staying<\/a> in school.<\/p>\n

With that said, the Jets could hold out until next offseason to draft a first-round quarterback. NFL media analyst Daniel Jeremiah<\/a> pointed out that the Jets could now trade for McKee, who could serve as a bridge quarterback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c(If you’re the Jets), you’re not taking a quarterback at two or 16, in my opinion,\u201dJeremiah recently explained in a conference call with NFL Media. \u201cIf you want to take a flyer at 33 or 44, I don’t even love that to be honest. <\/span>With Frank Reich, (hired<\/a> as the Jets offensive coordinator), I thought about Tanner McKee with the Eagles — what would that cost?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

McKee is currently a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>. \u00a0It wouldn’t be shocking if the Jets traded for the former Stanford star.<\/p>\n

The Jets Could Trade for Backup Quarterback Tanner McKee<\/h2>\n

His Career Thus Far<\/h3>\n
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Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (10) throws a pass under pressure form Cleveland Browns defensive end Chuck Wiley (59) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tanner McKee starred at Centennial High School in Corona, California. <\/span>He later committed to play college football at Stanford University. McKee wound up playing three seasons with the Cardinals, passing for 5,336 yards and 28 touchdowns.\u00a0<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

The Eagles then selected McKee in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Backing up starter Jalen Hurts, he has played in six career games, starting two.<\/p>\n

McKee started a contest in 2024 against the New York Giants<\/a>. He threw two touchdowns and zero interceptions in that game. Then this past season, McKee started against the Washington Commanders<\/a> in Week 18. In that contest, he <\/span>completed 52.5% of his passes for 241 yards and a touchdown with one <\/span>interception.<\/span><\/p>\n

Should the Jets Trade for Tanner McKee?<\/h3>\n

Again, the Jets really need a quarterback. Last offseason, they signed Justin Fields<\/a>, hoping he’d emerge as a star. However, that wasn\u2019t the case. Fields struggled and was benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor. Undrafted rookie Brady Cook, who started four games in 2025, wasn\u2019t the answer either.<\/p>\n

As noted earlier, the Jets might wait until 2027 to draft their quarterback of the future. Someone like Texas\u2019 Arch Manning<\/a> could\u00a0be the guy.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, it makes sense to trade for Tanner McKee. He could be a great bridge quarterback in 2026.\u00a0<\/span>There isn’t a ton of tape on McKee, but <\/span>he played well when he stepped on the field with the Eagles. He has completed 61.4% of his passes for 597 yards and five touchdowns.<\/p>\n

What would it take to land McKee? Perhaps either a 2026\u00a0third-round or fourth-round pick would get the job done. If so, that’s not much to give up for a quarterback who has a ton of potential.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Main Image: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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