The Eagles' backup quarterback position is in flux as September approaches, with Tanner McKee on the shelf, at least temporarily with a fracture at the top of his thumb.

The team traded for former fifth-round pick Sam Howell , who was on the outs in Minnesota and replaced by old friend Carson Wentz . Howell looks like he'll be the No. 2 briefly, until McKee is back, and then will be the No. 3 going forward. The team recently released their own late round draft pick Kyle McCord (who could return to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed).

It's a bit of a scary situation. McKee was arguably the winner of training camp as he emerged as one of the best backup quarterbacks in the league by stacking impressive practices and a dominating performance against the Bengals in the preseason.

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