How will Anthony Richardson's request for a trade affect Tanner McKee?

The NFL is the ultimate arms race -- you can never have enough good quarterbacks -- and Anthony Richardson has entered the off-season chat. ESPN NFL reporter Stephen Holder just broke the news that the Colts have given Richardson permission to seek an off-season trade. and The Eagles have a factory, and Tanner McKee could again be the most valuable asset heading into the 2026 free agency and NFL draft frenzy. During the 2024 regular season, McKee was thrust into the spotlight, and he delivered on the moment, making himself one of the hottest talked about commodities.

A 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, McKee could be among the players under contract that the New York Jets could target at the quarterback position.

The Jets will explore multiple quarterback options to replace Justin Fields and bring stability, including trading for veterans like Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa, signing free agents like Malik Willis.

If the price tag is too high for Murray, Tagovailoa, and Willis, McKee could be another option.

The talented quarterback saw full-game action just once last season. McKee started in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders with the opportunity to help Philadelphia move into the No. 2 seed with a Bears loss to the Packers. McKee was 21-40 passing, one touchdown, one interception, and a 68.9 rating, a far cry from his 2024 debut.

The Jets are stacked with draft picks after trading away defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Still, there are building blocks on this roster, particularly along the offensive line and with Garrett Wilson. A trade for McKee could help the offense hit the ground running while using top picks on defensive replacements.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFL Trade news: Anthony Richardson's future could impact Tanner McKee