NFL Waiver Wire: Tanner McKee, DeMario Douglas and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Lead the Adds
The top NFL waiver adds after the Oct. 18-19 games are Tanner McKee, DeMario Douglas and Tyrone Tracy Jr., with Jameis Winston and David Montgomery the drops.
Overview
The best NFL waiver-wire pickups after the Oct. 18-19 games are quarterback Tanner McKee, wide receiver DeMario Douglas and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. This article covers the adds worth a claim, two players to drop, trade rumors to watch and the injuries that shaped the weekend. Use it to decide waiver claims and lineup moves before the next slate.
At a glance
- Add: Tanner McKee (QB, PHI) stepped in for the injured Jalen Hurts and threw for 215 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. Confidence: high.
- Add: DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) had 7 catches, 86 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Jets. Confidence: high.
- Add: Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, NYG) scored twice, with Cam Skattebo playing only six offensive snaps. Confidence: moderate.
- Drop: Jameis Winston (QB, NYG) was benched, and David Montgomery (RB, HOU) is out with a groin injury.
- Injuries to watch: Hurts, Terry McLaurin, Saquon Barkley, Rashee Rice, Breece Hall and Deebo Samuel.
Top waiver adds
1. Tanner McKee (QB, PHI) - confidence: high
Jalen Hurts went on injured reserve, and the Eagles said Monday that his diagnosis now includes deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs. He cannot play contact football while taking blood thinners. McKee made his first start of the 2026 season on Sunday and went 26-of-45 for 215 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions against Carolina in a 25-14 loss. With Hurts' situation, McKee is more than a one-week stream.
2. DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) - confidence: high
Douglas caught 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in New England's 26-19 win over the Jets, according to the NFL.com box score. His spike came after Romeo Doubs left with a shoulder injury. One caution: Douglas also lost a fumble against the Jets.
3. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, NYG) - confidence: moderate
Tracy scored twice on Sunday, one rushing and one receiving, in New York's 34-27 loss to the Saints. The per-touch numbers were weak at 6 carries for 18 yards. Cam Skattebo played only six offensive snaps and had no carries against New Orleans, which opens the door for Tracy. He is a touchdown-driven stash, not a workhorse option.
Drops to consider
Jameis Winston (QB, NYG)
Winston was benched during Sunday's loss to the Saints in favor of J.J. McCarthy, who went 11-of-21 for 243 yards with a touchdown and an interception in relief. Giants coach John Harbaugh had not named a Week 7 starter as of Monday. Managers who added Winston for the starting quarterback job should note that the job is no longer his.
David Montgomery (RB, HOU)
Montgomery is out with a groin injury he suffered in Week 5. He missed Week 6, his first missed game of the season.
Rumor mill
These items are unconfirmed reports, and no deals have happened.
- Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE): A trade-rumor roundup citing reporter Jordan Schultz says Jeudy is widely known to be available ahead of the deadline, with Cleveland reportedly wanting a third- or fourth-round pick in return. Hold off on moving him.
- Tony Pollard (RB, TEN): The same report names Pollard as a trade candidate while Tennessee was 0-5 heading into the weekend. The Titans have since won their first game, over the Colts. No deal has been reported.
Injury watch
- Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI): The Eagles said Monday his diagnosis now includes deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs; he cannot play contact football while taking blood thinners.
- Terry McLaurin (WR, WAS): Left knee injury; carted off with an air cast in the first quarter of Monday's loss to San Francisco.
- Saquon Barkley (RB, PHI): Hamstring; missed Sunday's game.
- Rashee Rice (WR, KC): Hamstring; ruled out Sunday against the Chargers.
- Breece Hall (RB, NYJ): Quad; missed Sunday's game.
- Deebo Samuel (WR, SF): Hamstring; also missed Monday's game against Washington.
None of these injuries produced a clear waiver add. No Jets backup showed a workload signal behind Hall. Kansas City's most-used backup receiver, Jalen Royals, had 2 catches for 24 yards. Neither the Samuel nor the McLaurin situation has produced a backup with a confirmed role.
Disappointments of the week
- Dak Prescott (QB, DAL): Two interceptions in a 23-13 Sunday night loss to Green Bay; the Cowboys fall to 2-4.
- Justin Herbert (QB, LAC): 22-of-37 for 204 yards and no touchdowns in a 22-6 loss to Kansas City; the Chargers are 0-6.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best NFL waiver add this week?
Tanner McKee (PHI) is the top add. He started in place of the injured Jalen Hurts and threw for 215 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions.
Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. worth adding?
He is worth a stash for his touchdown production, since he scored twice on Sunday. Cam Skattebo played only six offensive snaps with no carries, but Tracy had just 18 rushing yards on 6 carries.
Who should I drop?
Jameis Winston was benched for J.J. McCarthy, and David Montgomery is out with a groin injury he suffered in Week 5.
Should I trade for Jerry Jeudy or Tony Pollard?
Not yet. Both appear only in an unconfirmed trade-rumor report, and no deal has been reported for either player.