Philadelphia Eagles Trade For Vikings QB Sam Howell After Tanner McKee Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for quarterback Sam Howell from the Minnesota Vikings, sending a 2026 fifth-round and 2027 seventh-round pick to Minnesota in exchange for Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick. This move addresses the uncertainty surrounding backup quarterback Tanner McKee, who is sidelined with a finger injury, while rookie Kyle McCord and veteran Dorian Thompson-Robinson have struggled in the preseason. Howell, who has started 18 NFL games, brings valuable experience as a mobile pocket passer, though his decision-making needs improvement. The Vikings, in turn, signed former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to back up their starter J.J. McCarthy. The trade comes as the Eagles prepare to open their 2025 season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 4. Meanwhile, there is speculation that the Eagles might trade Tanner McKee, with the Houston Texans as a potential destination due to their need for reliable quarterback depth behind starter CJ Stroud.