McKee, the Eagles’ backup behind Jalen Hurts, sustained a finger injury on his right throwing hand in practice on Monday and could be in danger of missing the Sept. 4 season opener.

Ian Rapoport reports that Eagles' backup QB Tanner McKee suffered a fractured thumb that puts his availability for Week 1 in question

After the season, Howell was traded to the Seattle Seahawks to serve as Geno Smith's backup. He got into two games and went 5-for-14 passing for 24 yards. Howell was then traded to the Vikings to serve as J.J. McCarthy's backup in April.