Eagles name Joe Milton starting QB against Giants in Week 9
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles will start Joe Milton at quarterback in their upcoming game against the New York Giants. This will mark Milton's first career NFL start after being signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on October 16. He takes over for Tanner McKee, who stepped in for Jalen Hurts, currently sidelined due to blood clots. Milton's debut prompts attention as the Eagles seek to improve their performance.
- •Joe Milton will make his NFL starting debut this weekend.
- •Milton replaces Tanner McKee as the Eagles' starting quarterback.
- •Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely due to blood clots.
- •The Eagles signed Milton from the Cowboys' practice squad on October 16.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles QB Joe Milton will reportedly make first career start in Week 9 vs. Giants
- 7:06 PMESPN — Sources: Slumping Eagles turn to Milton as starting QB vs. Giants
"The Eagles will turn to Joe Milton as their starting QB against the Giants, sources told NFL Network and ESPN.
"This will be the first start of Milton's NFL career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 7:09 PMEagles QB Joe Milton will reportedly make first career start in Week 9 vs. Giants
This will be the first start of Milton's NFL career.
- ESPNNov 4, 2026, 7:06 PMSources: Slumping Eagles turn to Milton as starting QB vs. Giants
The Eagles will turn to Joe Milton as their starting QB against the Giants, sources told NFL Network and ESPN.
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