Tanner McKee celebrated his first NFL touchdown as the Eagles secured a win, thanks to a fan’s generosity in returning the milestone ball
Philadelphia: So, check this out! Tanner McKee, the Eagles’ third-string quarterback, had a wild debut on Sunday. He threw his first-ever touchdown pass and helped the team clinch the NFC East title. Pretty cool, right?
But here’s the twist. A.J. Brown, who caught that touchdown, accidentally tossed the ball into the stands. Luckily, a nice fan was there to catch it. McKee ended up with the ball after all, thanks to some quick thinking.
McKee got his shot because both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett were out. Hurts was still in concussion protocol, and Pickett got hurt during the game. McKee stepped in and made the most of it.
He threw a 20-yard touchdown to Brown, making the score 34-7. But then, Brown tossed that milestone ball away, not realizing it was McKee’s first. Once he figured it out, he tried to swap his jersey for the ball with the fan.
In the end, the Eagles worked it out, and the fan returned the ball to McKee. Brown even gave the fan his signed jersey. Not a bad trade, huh?
McKee finished the game with impressive stats, completing 3 of 4 passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles crushed the Cowboys 41-7, and McKee can now celebrate a successful debut.
With Hurts needing to clear concussion protocol before the next game, McKee’s moment in the spotlight was well-deserved. What a way to kick off an NFL career!