Eagles sign quarterback Joe Milton off Cowboys' practice squad

Quarterback Joe Milton, who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys, has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off their practice squad. This move came after the Eagles announced that Jalen Hurts would not participate in Week 6 due to a blood clot in his leg. Hurts is set to be out for an indefinite period, having played through the injury in Week 5.

Tanner McKee, the second-string quarterback for the Eagles, is scheduled to start against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Cole Payton is the third-string quarterback for the Eagles. McKee, a sixth-round pick by the Eagles in 2023, completed 24 of 43 passes (55.8%) for 274 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in four appearances last season.

He had a slightly better performance in 2024, completing 30 of 45 passes (66.7%) for 323 yards and four scores in two games. Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys' coach, mentioned that they are still exploring options for replacing Milton as their third quarterback. Sam Howell, the only backup quarterback for the Cowboys, is currently out due to injuries, with Dak Prescott as the starter.

Milton, also a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2024, had a solid performance with the Cowboys, completing 37 of 53 passes (69.8%) for 424 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in five games over the past two seasons. The Eagles and Panthers are currently tied at 2-3 in the standings. The Eagles will host the Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday at 1 p.m.