Eagles replace McKee with Joe Milton at quarterback

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 23:15 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles have replaced starting quarterback Tanner McKee with Joe Milton for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

The Philadelphia Eagles are starting Joe Milton at quarterback on Sunday against the New York Giants, replacing Tanner McKee. Coach Nick Sirianni announced the change on Wednesday, just 48 hours after saying McKee was the team's choice and no positional change was coming. The coaching staff informed players during a team meeting.

McKee went 0-3 as the starter after Jalen Hurts was sidelined for the season with blood clots. Tight end Dallas Goedert said of the change: 'I feel for Tanner and his situation. I don't think he played terrible. I think they're trying to do anything to find a spark.' The Eagles have lost six consecutive games after winning their first two.

Milton, 26, has appeared in five NFL games in relief. He previously played for Dallas and appeared in that team's season finale against the Giants in January, completing 7 of 13 passes for 73 yards with one interception. The Giants also start a former Michigan quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, who praised Milton after practice: 'J Milly, I love that guy. Definitely super proud of him for this opportunity. He's got a big arm, obviously uber talented, could run.'

How it is being reported

• Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the GiantsThe Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants.Clickorlando · 4 Nov, 22:30
• Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the GiantsThe Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants.News4Jax · 4 Nov, 22:30

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · New York Giants · Joe Milton · Tanner McKee · Nick Sirianni · Jalen Hurts · J.J. McCarthy · Dallas Goedert

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