Eagles add QB Joe Milton after Hurts out
The Philadelphia Eagles signed 26‑year‑old quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad to fill a roster spot after starting QB Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely with a blood clot.
Key points
- Eagles added Joe Milton to their 53‑man roster from the Cowboys’ practice squad.
- Milton is a former sixth‑round pick of the New England Patriots in 2024 and has played in five NFL games.
- Hurts’ injury forced the Eagles to name backup Tanner McKee as the Week 6 starter against the Panthers.
- Milton will be the third‑string quarterback behind McKee and rookie Cole Payton.
- The move is an uncommon transaction between NFC East rivals.
The Philadelphia Eagles added quarterback Joe Milton to their 53-man roster after signing him from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad.
Milton, a 26‑year‑old former sixth‑round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2024 draft, has appeared in five games over the past two seasons but has not started an NFL game.
The move comes after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely with a superficial blood clot in his calf, forcing the Eagles to adjust their depth chart for Week 6.
With Hurts unavailable, the Eagles have named backup Tanner McKee as the starter for the upcoming Sunday matchup against the Carolina Panthers, while rookie Cole Payton remains a backup option. Milton is expected to serve as the third‑string quarterback behind McKee and Payton.
The signing marks an unusual transaction between NFC East rivals, as Milton joins the Eagles’ quarterback room after a brief stint on the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Eagles sign Joe Milton?
They signed him after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely with a blood clot, creating a need for depth at the position.
What is Joe Milton’s experience?
Milton is a former sixth‑round pick of the New England Patriots in 2024 and has appeared in five NFL games but has not started a game.
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