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Eagles name Joe Milton their third starting quarterback this season
The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton at quarterback for their Week 9 game against the New York Giants.
Milton replaces Tanner McKee, who started three games, as Philadelphia looks to end a six-game losing streak.
The change comes days after coach Nick Sirianni said McKee would remain the starter.
Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve, making Milton the Eagles’ third starting quarterback this season.
Philadelphia picked Milton up from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad in October, and coach Nick Sirianni praised his work and progress.
Milton has a strong arm, but his accuracy and touch have been concerns; in Dallas’s three preseason games, he completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Eagles next face the NFC East-leading Giants, with Milton set to make his first start for Philadelphia.
Joe Milton will make his first NFL start for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants.
He is the Eagles’ third starting quarterback this season, after Jalen Hurts went on injured reserve and Tanner McKee lost his three starts.
The Eagles signed Milton from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16.
The team has lost six straight games, including the three starts made by McKee.
Milton said he had prepared through the week as if he were the starter and was ready when called upon.
- Who
- Joe Milton, the Philadelphia Eagles’ new starting quarterback.
- What
- He will make his first NFL start, replacing Tanner McKee.
- When
- Sunday, in Week 9; the articles give the date as Nov. 8.
- Where
- Against the New York Giants; the stadium location is not stated.
- Why
- McKee lost all three of his starts as the Eagles’ losing streak reached six games, while Jalen Hurts was on injured reserve.
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Milton played the final 61 snaps after Patriots starter Drake Maye left after three snaps.
Dallas acquired Milton from New England in a trade, and he served as Dak Prescott’s backup.
The Eagles signed Milton from the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Reports said Milton would start against the Giants in Week 9.
Milton discussed preparing for his first NFL start.
Milton is scheduled to make his first NFL start against the Giants.
- Eagles’ starting quarterbacks
- Milton is the team’s third starter this season.
- Previous starter
- Tanner McKee went 0-3 in three starts.
- Losing streak
- Six games.
- Signing date
- Oct. 16, 2026.
- Milton’s NFL starts before this game
- None.
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And that’s what the NFL is about: Just being ready when your name is called, and just preparing for those moments.
I think he's worked really hard.
I think Joe's going to be a terrific player in this league.
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Nick Sirianni on Joe Milton earlier today: "I think he’s worked really hard. Him and Parks have spent a ton of time together, getting him caught up to speed. I know the developmental periods, those always help to be able to run our plays. But he works extremely hard. He is always