Eagles keep all four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles have kept all four quarterbacks—Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, and Cole Payton—on their initial 53-man roster, defying expectations of a trade or release.
- Jalen Hurts will start as the primary quarterback for the sixth consecutive season, while McKee and Dalton competed for the backup role without a clear winner emerging during preseason.
- Rookie Cole Payton impressed with his versatility, contributing both as a quarterback and on special teams, which likely influenced the decision to retain him on the roster.
- Despite the current roster, Eagles executive Howie Roseman may still consider trading either Dalton, a veteran with Pro Bowl experience, or McKee, a young developmental QB, depending on interest from other teams.
