Tanner Jeremie McKee is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Eagles selected McKee as the 188th pick in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. McKee was given his first start during Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season against the New York Giants, where he recorded 269 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Eagles to a 20-13 victory. As of February 2025, McKee has recorded 323 passing yards and four touchdowns in two appearances, as per Pro Football Reference.
A native of Corona, California, McKee attended Centennial High School, where he began his football journey. After playing in the 2018 Polynesian and US Army All-American Bowl, McKee enrolled at the University of Stanford in 2020. During his three-year collegiate career with the Cardinal, McKee recorded 2,327 and 2,947 passing yards during his sophomore and junior year respectively. He also recorded a combined total of 28 touchdowns during his last two years in college, as per ESPN.
Tanner McKee's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, McKee signed a four-year rookie contract with the Eagles valued at $4.03 million in 2023. His rookie contract includes a signing bonus of $186,520, a guaranteed amount of $186,520, and an average annual salary of $1,006,630.
| Contract | $4,026,520 (four years) |
| Average salary | $1,006,630 |
| Signing bonus | $186,520 |
| GTD at sign | $186,520 |
| Total GTD | $186,520 |
| Year | Base salary | Signing | Cap hit | Dead cap |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $46,630 | $796,630 | $186,520 |
| 2024 | $915,000 | $46,630 | $961,630 | $139,890 |
| 2025 | $1,030,000 | $46,630 | $1,076,630 | $93,260 |
| 2026 | $1,145,000 | $46,630 | $1,191,630 | $46,630 |
How much is Tanner McKee getting paid?
According to his four-year contract, McKee has an average annual salary of $1,006,630. Moreover, McKee would be earning a base salary of $1,030,000 with a cap hit of $1,076,630 and a dead cap value of $93,260 in 2025.
How much of Tanner McKee's contract is guaranteed?
Tanner McKee’s four-year contract with the Eagles includes $186,520 in guaranteed money, as per Spotrac.
Tanner McKee's career earnings
As of February 2025, McKee has accumulated a total career earning of $1,851,520 in two years, as per Spotrac.
FAQs on Tanner McKee
Yes. Tanner McKee is married to wife Lauren and the two have been married since 2022.
A. Yes, McKee gave 21 months to Brazil as part of a service mission on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints.
A. Tanner McKee plays as a backup quarterback for the Eagles.
A. As of February 2025, McKee is 24 years old.
A. Tanner McKee hails from Corona, California.
