Eagles sign QB Joe Milton off Cowboys practice squad ahead of Panthers start
With Jalen Hurts sidelined by a calf blood clot, Philadelphia adds the former Cowboys practice-squad passer to its active roster behind Tanner McKee
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The Eagles made a late-week quarterback addition Friday, signing Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad to their active 53-man roster as they prepare to start Tanner McKee in place of Jalen Hurts against Carolina on Sunday.
Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report): Breaking: The #Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton off the #Cowboys practice squad and to their 53-man roster, per sources.
Philadelphia's QB depth has taken on heightened urgency this week with Hurts out due to a superficial blood clot in his calf. McKee was elevated to starter, and the team now adds Milton alongside rookie Cole Payton on the active roster. Milton gives the Eagles three healthy arms for Sunday's game.
Multiple wire reports pointed to the acquisition as Philadelphia shores up its emergency QB stable. Schefter, Rapoport, and Meirov each flagged the move within minutes of each other Friday morning. Hurts' recovery timeline remains unclear and Hurts is not expected to return this week, placing McKee in the spotlight with Milton and Payton in reserve.