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Newer update on Joe Milton: Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues

Joe Milton signs with Eagles: QB depth before Week 6 vs. Panthers

The Eagles are signing Joe Milton off the Cowboys practice squad, adding to their quarterback depth ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

By Cole Hartwell
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The Eagles are bringing in quarterback Joe Milton from the Cowboys practice squad and placing him on their 53-man roster, per sources.

What happened

Philadelphia is signing Milton off Dallas’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. The move adds a quarterback after the team ruled out Jalen Hurts for Week 6.

Milton was a sixth-round pick in 2024 and has yet to start an NFL game. He has appeared in five contests, completing 37 of 53 passes for 424 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has also rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.

The signing may end speculation about a possible return for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, who was released earlier this month and reportedly has been considering multiple offers.

Context

The Eagles announced Wednesday that Hurts is out due to a small superficial blood clot in his leg. A follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night showed movement in the small blood clot. In five games this season, Hurts has 83.0 PPR points, 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

Timeline

On 2026-10-15, this site reported that Tanner McKee was lined up to start Sunday’s game against the Panthers after the Eagles ruled out Hurts for Week 6, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Earlier on 2026-10-16, this site reported that Philadelphia’s quarterback room for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers was Tanner McKee, Cole Payton and Joe Milton.

Depth chart

The Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart listed Dak Prescott as QB1 with 96.8 PPR points this season, and Sam Howell as QB2 with no games played this season.

What’s next

The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 18. McKee is expected to start.

Breaking: The #Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton off the #Cowboys practice squad and to their 53-man roster, per sources.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Milton is likely just depth for Philadelphia, with Tanner McKee expected to start in Week 6. Milton has not started a game in his NFL career and is not a recommended fantasy pickup. For managers who lost Jalen Hurts, McKee may be worth a streaming option in deep leagues. The Panthers’ defense is not a pushover, but this is a wait-and-see situation.

Quick answers

What is Joe Milton's role with the Eagles?

Milton is being signed off the Cowboys practice squad and added to the Eagles' 53-man roster, but Tanner McKee is expected to start Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Will Jalen Hurts play in Week 6?

The Eagles ruled out Jalen Hurts for Week 6 due to a small superficial blood clot in his leg.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Dallas Cowboys depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  3. Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, Joe Milton are Eagles QBs for Week 6 vs. Panthers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. Eagles sign QB Joe Milton off Cowboys practice squad (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  5. Breaking: The #Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton off the #Cowboys practice squad and to their 53-man roster, per sources. (X (@Schultz_Report))

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