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The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad to their 53-man roster following Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Tanner McKee is set to start against the Panthers.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad and added him to their 53-man roster, according to reports from NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The move comes after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined by a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Hurts will not play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, and the team has not provided a timeline for his return. According to Bleacher Report, the Eagles' statement revealed that the blood clot was originally discovered via ultrasound after a Saturday walkthrough leading up to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. A follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday "revealed movement in the small blood clot." The team is currently working to "determine the appropriate course of treatment."
Milton, a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, was traded to the Cowboys in 2025. He has never started an NFL game but has attempted 53 regular-season passes, completing 37 of them for 424 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also rushed 15 times for 66 yards and one score.
The Sporting News notes that Milton is 6-foot-5, 236 pounds, and known for his strong arm. He had a strong 2026 preseason with the Cowboys, throwing for 378 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. NBC Sports reports that the Cowboys waived him and signed him to the practice squad at the start of the season.
With Hurts out, Tanner McKee is slated to make his third career start on Sunday. McKee went 1-1 over his two previous starts with 597 passing yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. The Eagles previously had veteran Andy Dalton as their top backup, but they released him earlier this month. NBC Sports notes that Milton's signing may close the door on a reunion with Dalton, who reportedly has been mulling multiple offers.
The Eagles' quarterback room also includes rookie Cole Payton, a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft out of North Dakota State. Payton went 5-of-12 for 47 yards and one touchdown in three preseason games. Bleacher Report suggests Payton would likely be the No. 2 quarterback against the Panthers, with Milton potentially becoming the primary backup as he acclimates to the playbook.
The Eagles are 2-3 entering Week 6 and have lost three straight games following a 2-0 start. This is the first time the team has been under .500 since the 2021 season. The addition of Milton provides necessary depth as the team navigates an indefinite absence for their starting quarterback.
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