The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Cole Payton with the 178th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft as a new challenger for the QB2 job against Tanner McKee.

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McShay, The Ringer’s lead NFL draft expert, is a big fan of the Eagles’ newest QB. “Cole Payton is the most underrated prospect in the entire draft,” he said on The Rich Eisen Show earlier this month. “I think he’s a Day 2 pick, and he’s going to surprise some people coming out of North Dakota State.”

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The Philadelphia Eagles made an interesting move last week when they decided to trade for veteran three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton. The second half of his pro career – as a backup – has seen him play for the Cowboys, Bears, Saints, Panthers ...

The Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton with the 178th pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A one-year starter and dual-threat athlete, Payton posted 2,719 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and 777 rushing yards ...

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