Eagles name Joe Milton starting quarterback for Giants game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced Joe Milton as their starting quarterback for the Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants. Milton replaces Tanner McKee, who has struggled following the loss of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season. After starting the season 2-0, the Eagles have lost six consecutive games, prompting the change as they seek to turn around their season. Milton, 26, will make his first start with the Eagles after joining the team from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad last month.
- •Joe Milton starts for the Eagles against the Giants on November 5, 2026.
- •Tanner McKee has been benched after disappointing performances.
- •Eagles have lost six consecutive games after a 2-0 start.
- •Milton joined Philadelphia in mid-October after being signed from the Cowboys.
- •Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots in his lungs.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles announce quarterback change ahead of Giants matchup in Week 9
"Eagles make surprising quarterback change ahead of crucial divisional showdown.
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