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Eagles rookie Cole Payton making strides behind the scenes

Rookie quarterback Cole Payton is drawing praise from coaches as Jalen Hurts adapts to a new offense and Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton compete for the primary backup role.

Published Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

PHILADELPHIA — This is a big offseason for the Eagles’ quarterbacks. Jalen Hurts has to learn yet another new offense entering a “crossroads” season as the franchise QB. Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, meanwhile, are battling for the right to be Hurts’ primary backup.