The Philadelphia Eagles will start Joe Milton at quarterback in their Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants, making him the team's third starting quarterback this season.
Starter 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, a day before Hurts went on IR.
Coach Sirianni Praises Milton's Work Ethic
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Milton has worked hard to learn the offense, spending extensive time with quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier. "I like his progression," Sirianni said.
Arm Strength and Preseason Performance
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer compared Milton's arm strength to Brett Favre but noted concerns about accuracy and touch. In three preseason games, Milton completed 29 of 43 passes (67.4%) for 378 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 118.2 passer rating.
Milton, a 2024 sixth-round pick, was acquired by Dallas in an April 2025 trade with the New England Patriots and served as Dak Prescott's backup during the 2025 season.
