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Eagles' Tanner McKee and Michael Carter II Seen as Trade Candidates
The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-7 after another loss and may consider trading players before the deadline.
Quarterback Tanner McKee and defensive back Michael Carter II are seen by potential trade partners as available, but neither has been reported traded.
McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick, has made starts in each of the past three seasons and recently returned to the backup role behind Jalen Hurts.
His rookie contract ends after 2026, and Philadelphia may reassess his future if it does not expect to agree on another contract with him.
Carter joined the Eagles from the New York Jets last year and contributes on defense and special teams; he is also due to become a free agent.
The Eagles could move players to address their roster, but the team is not expected to make a major deal involving Saquon Barkley, and any return for McKee is not expected to be substantial.
The Eagles are 2-7 after another loss and may consider moving players before the trade deadline.
Quarterback Tanner McKee and defensive back Michael Carter II are among the Philadelphia players perceived by potential trade partners to be available.
McKee is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Philadelphia could reconsider its stance if it does not expect to reach a second contract with him.
Carter is also a pending free agent and has contributed on defense and special teams.
A significant draft return for McKee is not expected, while Carter’s remaining salary is described as manageable for interested teams.
- Who
- Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee and defensive back Michael Carter II.
- What
- They are viewed by potential trade partners as possible trade candidates.
- When
- Ahead of the trade deadline. The article was published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- McKee is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Carter is a pending free agent. The Eagles’ approach to McKee could change if they do not expect to agree on a second contract.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Philadelphia selected McKee in the sixth round of the draft.
McKee made one start in each season.
Philadelphia acquired Carter in a trade with the Jets.
McKee took the backup role after Andy Dalton was released and made three starts in place of Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles’ record stood at 2-7 after another loss, and McKee and Carter were reported as possible trade candidates.
- Eagles record
- 2-7
- McKee’s draft status
- Sixth-round pick in 2023
- McKee contract
- Final year of his rookie contract is 2026
- Carter’s age
- 27
- Carter’s salary
- $1.74 million base salary
- Carter acquisition
- Traded from the Jets last year
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