For the last two seasons, Tanner McKee has served as the Eagles’ emergency third quarterback on game day, waiting for his moment to contribute in a pinch. Could his opportunity — at least as the primary backup — come this week?

The issue for Philadelphia is that while they have plenty of confidence in backup Kenny Pickett, he is dealing with an injury of his own. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium in preseason action.

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly eyeing some additional depth at quarterback amid injuries to Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett. Per NFL Network's

That's right, for one reason or another, the Eagles actually don't have a quarterback on their practice squad, with all of the weekly reps going to Jalen Hurts, then Kenny Pickett, then Tanner McKee in (probably) that order.

The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday, but Hurts would not have participated as he remains in the concussion protocol. Pickett (rib injury) would have been limited.

Jalen Hurts was forced out of the Eagles' Week 16 loss with a concussion. How long will he miss due to the injury? Here's what to know.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol and would not have practiced Wednesday, while his replacement, Kenny Pickett, would have been listed as a limited participant on the injury report because of a ribs issue.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in danger of missing Week 17 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 16.