Eagles sign Joe Milton from Cowboys practice squad amid Hurts injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts faces a significant injury. Hurts is ruled out indefinitely due to a blood clot in his calf, prompting the Eagles to bolster their quarterback depth. Tanner McKee will start for Week 6, with rookie Cole Payton as a backup. Milton's addition indicates the Eagles expect Hurts to be sidelined for an extended period. He joins the roster after completing 37 of 53 pass attempts for 424 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions during his time in Dallas.
- •Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely due to a blood clot in his calf.
- •Tanner McKee will start for the Eagles in Week 6.
- •Joe Milton joins the Eagles as a backup QB after coming from the Cowboys.
- •Milton has played five games and has two touchdowns in the NFL.
- •Eagles' decision suggests they expect Hurts to miss multiple weeks.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles to poach QB from Cowboys' practice squad amid Jalen Hurts injury issue
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign Cowboys practice squad quarterback
"The Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton, in a sign of what Jalen Hurts’ return timeline might look like.
"The Eagles have a new QB, poached from the Cowboys' practice squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:11 PMEagles to poach QB from Cowboys' practice squad amid Jalen Hurts injury issue
The Eagles have a new QB, poached from the Cowboys' practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:10 PMEagles sign Cowboys practice squad quarterback
The Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton, in a sign of what Jalen Hurts’ return timeline might look like.
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