Eagles bench McKee for Milton ahead of Giants match

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 21:40 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles have benched Tanner McKee in favour of Joe Milton III for their upcoming match against the Giants on Sunday. The switch is notable because head coach Nick Sirianni gave McKee a vote of confidence on Monday, telling reporters 'Tanner's our guy. We're not making any changes there.' Sirianni said the team was committed to finding solutions as the Eagles lost their last six games.

McKee, 26, started the Eagles' last three games after Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve with blood clots. The team lost all three of his starts. McKee has thrown for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this season. The Eagles are now 2-6 and sit in last place in the NFC East.

Milton, 26, was drafted in the sixth round by the New England Patriots in 2024 and served as a backup for the Cowboys last season. The Eagles signed him off Dallas' practice squad on 16 October. Sirianni has praised Milton's work ethic, saying he has 'spent a ton of time' with the quarterbacks coach and 'works extremely hard.'

How it is being reported

• Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: reportThe Philadelphia Eagles reportedly benched Tanner McKee for Joe Milton despite coach Nick Sirianni giving McKee a vote of confidence on Monday.Fox News · 4 Nov, 20:23
• Eagles bench QB Tanner McKee for Joe Milton III ahead of Giants gameThe Eagles are shaking things up at quarterback for their clash with the Giants on Sunday.New York Post · 4 Nov, 19:21

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · New York Giants · Tanner McKee · Joe Milton III · Jalen Hurts · Nick Sirianni

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