Eagles sign QB Milton from Cowboys practice squad

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton to their roster from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton to their 53-man roster on Friday, moving him from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. Milton was drafted in the sixth round by the New England Patriots in 2024 and appeared in one game that season, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions against Buffalo in Week 18. He was subsequently traded to Dallas along with a seventh-round pick for a fifth-round pick.

Milton, 26 years old, spent six years in college at Michigan and Tennessee before turning professional. He stands 6'5" and weighs 236 pounds. In 2025, he appeared in four games for Dallas, completing 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, with 50 rushing yards. PhillyVoice notes that whilst Milton possesses impressive physical traits and a strong arm, his game remains unrefined.

The Eagles needed quarterback reinforcements after Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely with a superficial blood clot. Tanner McKee will start against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, with fifth-round rookie Cole Payton providing backup support.

How it is being reported

• Eagles sign QB Joe MiltonThe Philadelphia Eagles announced on Friday evening that they have signed QB Joe Milton to their 53-man roster from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.PhillyVoice · 17 Oct, 11:54
• The Eagles just poached a young QB from their biggest rivalsThe Eagles poached QB Joe Milton off the Cowboys' practice squad after the news of Jalen Hurts' blood clot.PennLive · 16 Oct, 16:22

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · Dallas Cowboys · Joe Milton · Jalen Hurts · Tanner McKee · Carolina Panthers

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