We now know more about the mysterious finger injury to Eagles QB Tanner McKee that led the Eagles to trade for veteran backup Sam Howell on Sunday.

McKee's injury is reportedly a minor thumb fracture that could keep him shelved for Week 1 but isn't considered major, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

In a sudden turn of events, the Eagles made a trade with the Vikings to acquire Howell and then Minnesota signed Carson Wentz to be their backup to J.J. McCarthy.

It was revealed last week that McKee had suffered a non-surgical finger injury on his throwing hand. As our Jimmy Kempski noted, McKee – who didn't play in Friday's preseason finale – was seen standing around his hand in his pocket, during the game and afterward.

If McKee isn't ready by the season opener, the Eagles will

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