PHILADELPHIA — Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders, a source confirmed Wednesday.

McKee, the 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, is expected to get the nod over starter Jalen Hurts as the Eagles are prioritizing rest and avoiding injury while still hoping to win the game.

The Eagles currently hold the No. 3 seed in the NFC and can move up to No. 2 with a win over Washington and a Chicago Bears loss to the Detroit Lions. The Eagles will play either the San Francisco 49ers or Los Angeles Rams if they remain the No. 3 seed, or they will face the Green Bay Packers if they get the second seed.

Coach Nick Sirianni did not disclose his plans Wednesday, saying he wanted to address the players in their team meeting first, but he did say they were “nearing” a decision.

The Eagles had a week of rest prior to their two Super Bowl runs under him during the 2022 and 2024 seasons. The one year they did try to improve their seeding, star receiver A.J. Brown injured his knee in the 2023 regular-season finale against the New York Giants and was unavailable for their wild-card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

McKee is 33-of-48 for 356 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions in spot duty in Philadelphia.

“When you see Tanner, he’s really good about knowing where to go with the football, seeing the defense and being able to deliver things accurately,” Sirianni said. “It’s a great room where those guys feed off each other and learn from each other.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer was first to report the Eagles’ plan to rest starters.

Another New England Patriots star has found himself in legal trouble.

Just one day after it was revealed that Stefon Diggs was accused of disturbing behavior, Christian Barmore is being charged with assault.

Barmore, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital, is accused of assaulting a person he had been in a relationship with in Mansfield, Massachusetts back in August.

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The alleged victim claimed that she and Barmore argued about the temperature in a room and about food.

Barmore allegedly grabbed the victim’s phone while she was trying to leave. The alleged victim then “intended to open the door and scream for help, but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor.” Barmore then allegedly grabbed the victim by the shirt near her neck. Barmore also allegedly told the victim he would have his cousin “f— [her] up.”

“[Victim] is worried he may hire someone to harm her and make her life difficult. [Victim] mentioned she has heard Christian threaten people before while saying with the money he has he can hire anyone…” a police report obtained by Fox News Digital said. “About a week later, [Victim] sent me some text messages between her and Christian. These were older messages, but she wanted me to see them as she said they show what he is capable of doing, especially when it comes to having someone harm her.”

Barmore has been charged with one count of assault and battery on a family/household member. The alleged victim also said she no longer wants ties to Barmore.

Christian Barmore of the New England Patriots looks on from the bench during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Barmore is slated to be arraigned on Feb. 3, five days before Super Bowl LX. The Patriots could earn the top seed in the AFC this weekend.

“The New England Patriots are aware of reports regarding a pending February arraignment involving Christian Barmore, which stems from an alleged domestic incident that occurred in August. The Patriots were made aware at the time of the incident and informed the NFL in a timely manner,” the team said in a statement. “The matter remains part of an ongoing legal process. We will respect that process, continue to monitor the situation closely, as we have over the past few months, and cooperate fully with the league. We will have no further comment at this time.”

Christian Barmore (90) of the New England Patriots runs during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Dec. 21, 2025. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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The news of Barmore’s charges comes just one day after it was revealed that his teammate in Diggs allegedly strangled his female chef over money earlier this month. The woman told police Diggs “smacked her across the face,” she tried to push him away and then he “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.”

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the season as the favorites to win the NFC South for the fifth year in a row, but they are one loss from missing out on the playoffs.

Baker Mayfield found a place in Florida after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns and taking a pit stop with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams.

However, with their playoff hopes on the brink, head coach Todd Bowles was quick to point the finger at the person who has been considered the savior of this generation’s Bucs.

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“We’ve got to be better at the quarterback position, and we’ve got to be better at the signal-calling position, and we’ve got to be better blocking it,” Bowles said after the Buccaneers’ 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins earlier this week.

After starting 7-5, the Bucs have lost four straight and need both a win against the aforementioned Panthers and a loss by the Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs as an 8-9 division champion. With a loss on Saturday, Carolina would win the NFC South.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield (6) jogs off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Mayfield made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons with Tampa Bay, but this season will be his worst with them to date. After throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns at a 71.4 completion percentage, Mayfield currently has 3,490 yards and 25 touchdowns, while his completion percentage has dropped to 62.8%.

Carolina defeated the Bucs 23-20 two weeks ago for their first win over Tampa Bay in more than three years. The Panthers have not made the playoffs since the 2017 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.  (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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Bowles joined the Bucs as their defensive coordinator after being fired as the New York Jets‘ head coach in 2018, becoming the head coach in 2022 after Bruce Arians retired.

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