{
  "id": 14978732,
  "title": "Eagles adding QB from Cowboys. Latest on Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/eagles-adding-qb-from-cowboys-latest-on-saquon-barkley-devonta-smith",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:15:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-adding-qb-cowboys-latest-151554787.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles have signed a quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, though it is not Andy Dalton. Joe Milton, a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2024, is set to join their 53-man roster, requiring the Eagles to make an adjustment to accommodate him. The NFL Network broke the news of the signing. Jalen Hurts, the team's starting quarterback, is expected to miss the Oct. 18 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his leg, potentially sidelining him for more than one game. Until Hurts recovers, Tanner McKee will act as the starter. Dalton, the 38-year-old veteran, had held the backup job over McKee during training camp but was subsequently released on Oct. 9. One possible move to replace Dalton could be moving running back Will Shipley to the injured reserve list. Meanwhile, the status of wide receiver DeVonta Smith, defensive end Dontayvion Wicks, and running back Saquon Barkley, who are all dealing with hamstring injuries, remains uncertain. The Eagles are scheduled to release their final injury and status report on Oct. 16.",
  "summary": "The Eagles added a quarterback, and injury updates as they prepare to face Panthers",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}