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The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2025 season as a popular Super Bowl contender with Jalen Hurts leading the way.
Their roster depth looks strong across most positions, but one area continues to raise concerns.
NFL analyst Skip Bayless recently highlighted what he sees as a critical weakness that could derail their championship hopes.
“The Eagles are now vulnerable if their backup QB has to play,” Bayless wrote on X.
The Eagles are now vulnerable if their backup QB has to play.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 24, 2025
The comment comes at a time when Philadelphia’s quarterback depth chart remains unsettled.
Tanner McKee entered camp as the primary backup but suffered a fractured thumb that threatens his availability for the regular season.
This injury has thrust Sam Howell into the spotlight. The Eagles acquired Howell from Minnesota in exchange for draft picks specifically to address their depth concerns while waiving Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
His preseason performances with the Vikings had been inconsistent, but he appears positioned to serve as the immediate backup if McKee cannot go.
Kyle McCord rounds out the quarterback room as the third option. However, his limited NFL experience adds another layer of uncertainty to an already complicated situation.
Philadelphia’s front office moved quickly to secure Howell after recognizing the potential gap behind Hurts. But questions remain about whether these moves provide adequate insurance.
The NFC East figures to be competitive once again this season. Any extended absence by Hurts could prove costly in such a tight division race.
The Eagles built their roster with championship aspirations in mind. Whether their quarterback depth can support those goals may depend on staying healthy and getting better production from their backup options than what Bayless expects.
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