Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely because of a blood clot, and the Eagles wasted zero time making a move. They just snagged quarterback Joe Milton from the Cowboys’ practice squad, shaking things up big time in the NFC East.
Philly’s New QB Has a Cannon, But No Starts
Milton, a sixth-round pick from 2024, is known across the league for his absolute rocket arm. He started his NFL journey with the Patriots, who drafted him, before getting traded to Dallas last year. This season, the Cowboys didn’t keep him on their initial 53-man roster, waiving him before signing him to their practice squad. Now, he’s heading to Philadelphia. Here’s the kicker though: Milton hasn’t started a single NFL game in his career. He’s made five appearances, completing 37-of-53 passes for 424 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s also added 66 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. The talent is there, no doubt, but experience at the top level? Not so much.
McKee to Start as Dalton Reunion Looks Unlikely
With Hurts sidelined, the Eagles are reportedly rolling with Tanner McKee as their starting quarterback this Sunday. Bringing in Milton also seems to slam the door shut on any potential reunion with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton, who the Eagles released earlier this month, has been reportedly mulling multiple offers since hitting the market. For Philly, this move means they’re banking on a raw talent to provide some depth behind McKee, especially with their franchise QB out for who knows how long.
The Eagles face off against the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. All eyes will be on how McKee performs and what role Milton might quickly carve out for himself in a situation that got real urgent, real fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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