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Eagles Consider Reunion With QB Tanner McKee Beat Out in 2023 Amid QB3 Turmoil

PHILADELPHIA — August 2025 — With Jalen Hurts locked in as QB1 and Tanner McKee strengthening his hold on QB2, the picture behind them remains unsettled. As Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Kyle McCord trade flashes in the preseason, a logical scenario has emerged: the Philadelphia Eagles are weighing a reunion with Ian Book — the quarterback McKee beat out for the QB3 spot in 2023.

The foundation for a reunion is straightforward. In 2023, McKee edged Book for a place on the 53-man roster, and Book was waived at final cuts. Late in 2024, the Eagles brought Book back amid roster churn before moving on again in January 2025. In other words, Book already knows the building, the quarterback room, and the offensive language — factors that reduce install lag if the team wants a short-term stabilizer at QB3.

Ian Book’s perspective:
Getting beaten out by a rookie in ’23 wasn’t easy to swallow. But seeing what Tanner’s done since then, I tip my cap. If I get the chance to wear midnight green again, I’m here to compete, push the whole QB room forward — and let everyone know I’m grinding every day to settle an old debt to myself.

Right after those remarks, the realistic next step would be Book jumping into a “refresh” phase — re-syncing on verbiage, protections, timing in the play-action/two-minute menu, and scout-team duties to keep practices clean and on schedule. Internally, there would be no promises attached to any reunion; the mandate is simple: raise the floor, keep operations crisp, and be ready when called.

Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.