Joe Milton signs with Eagles after leaving Cowboys' practice squad
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Joe Milton has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after being poached from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. The move follows news that starting quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, leading the Eagles to seek additional options at quarterback. Tanner McKee is expected to start in Hurts' absence, while rookie Cole Payton and Milton will provide depth. Milton, previously with the New England Patriots, adds experience to the Eagles' roster after spending early weeks with Dallas.
- •Joe Milton joins Philadelphia after Dallas waived him.
- •Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot in his calf.
- •Tanner McKee will start against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Milton aims to establish himself on the Eagles' roster.
- 4:02 PMCBS NFL — Eagles steal QB from Cowboys: Joe Milton expected to sign with Philadelphia after injury to Jalen Hurts
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Former Michigan QB Joe Milton Poached from Cowboys
"Joe Milton joins Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton in Philadelphia, a move that raises the possibility of Jalen Hurts eventually landing on injured reserve
"Former Michigan QB Joe Milton is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Eagles after being poached from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
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External links- CBS NFLOct 16, 2026, 4:02 PMEagles steal QB from Cowboys: Joe Milton expected to sign with Philadelphia after injury to Jalen Hurts
Joe Milton joins Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton in Philadelphia, a move that raises the possibility of Jalen Hurts eventually landing on injured reserve
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:28 PMFormer Michigan QB Joe Milton Poached from Cowboys
Former Michigan QB Joe Milton is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Eagles after being poached from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
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