The Philadelphia Eagles will start Joe Milton at quarterback in their Week 9 matchup against the NFC East-leading New York Giants, according to ESPN. Milton becomes the third different starting quarterback for Philadelphia this season after Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve and backup Tanner McKee lost all three of his starts.
The Eagles claimed Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on October 16, one day before Hurts went on IR. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Milton's work ethic and progress, noting the time he has spent with quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier learning the offense.
Background and Preseason Performance
Milton, a 2024 sixth-round pick, was acquired by the Cowboys in an April 2025 trade with the New England Patriots and served as Dak Prescott's backup during the 2025 season. In three preseason games with Dallas, he completed 29 of 43 passes (67.4%) for 378 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 118.2 passer rating.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer compared Milton's arm strength to that of Brett Favre but expressed reservations about his accuracy and touch, which contributed to Sam Howell winning the Dallas backup job. Schottenheimer acknowledged Milton's development, saying the arm talent is real and that he expects Milton to be a terrific player in the league.
