Eagles Acquire Joe Milton From Cowboys Amid QB Injuries

WHO:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Joe Milton was a sixth-round pick by the Patriots in 2024.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton started his college career at Michigan before transferring to Tennessee in 2021.

DallasCowboys.com - Joe Milton is now competing with Tanner McKee and rookie quarterback Cole Payton for the starting quarterback position with the Eagles.

Heavy NFL - Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated, "I think it's a great opportunity for Joe... I'm sad to see him go, but I hope he gets every opportunity."

DallasCowboys.com - Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer commented on Joe Milton's departure, stating, "I think it's a great opportunity for Joe... I'm sad to see him go, but I hope he gets every opportunity."

DallasCowboys.com - Joe Milton is now competing with Tanner McKee and Cole Payton for the starting quarterback position with the Eagles.

DallasCowboys.com - Joe Milton, Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, Dak Prescott, Sam Howell, Brian Schottenheimer

Heavy NFL - Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots

WHAT:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton helped guide the Volunteers to the Orange Bowl in 2022, defeating No. 7 Clemson and earning the game's MVP honors.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton played in 43 college games, with 21 starts, throwing for 4,303 yards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions, and recording 11 rushing touchdowns.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton's addition to the Eagles guarantees him a chance to play against the Cowboys in Week 7, specifically on October 26.

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys will need to fill a vacancy on their practice squad with another quarterback after losing Milton.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles signed Joe Milton off the Cowboys' practice squad after ruling Jalen Hurts out of Week 6 due to a blood clot that originated from a calf injury.

DallasCowboys.com - Joe Milton's addition to the Eagles guarantees him a chance to play against the Cowboys in Week 7, specifically on October 26.

DallasCowboys.com - Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Eagles in the absence of Jalen Hurts.

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles signed Joe Milton to their active roster, which requires him to remain on the active 53-man roster for a minimum of three games.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton's addition guarantees him a chance to play against the Cowboys in Week 7.

DallasCowboys.com - The Philadelphia Eagles signed Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton must be added to the Eagles' active 53-man roster for a minimum of three games.

DallasCowboys.com - Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot in his leg.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles added Milton to provide depth at the quarterback position after Hurts' injury.

WHERE:

DallasCowboys.com - The signing occurred in Frisco, Texas, where the Cowboys are based.

WHEN:

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles and Cowboys are scheduled to face each other on October 26.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton was waived during final roster cutdowns in late August.

WHY:

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles signed Milton to provide depth at the quarterback position due to Jalen Hurts being ruled out indefinitely with a blood clot.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles added Milton to provide depth at the quarterback position after Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Week 6 due to a blood clot.

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles signed Milton to provide depth at the quarterback position due to Jalen Hurts being ruled out indefinitely with a blood clot.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles added Milton to provide depth at the quarterback position after Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Week 6 due to a blood clot.

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles signed Milton to address the vacancy left by Jalen Hurts' injury.

DallasCowboys.com - The Eagles needed a quarterback due to Jalen Hurts' injury.

HOW:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 18 of his rookie season, leading the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Bills with 257 yards and two touchdowns.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton was originally acquired by the Cowboys through a trade with the New England Patriots that included a swap of 2025 draft picks.

DallasCowboys.com - Milton was signed after being waived by the Cowboys and subsequently re-signed to their practice squad.

Joe Milton, a sixth-round pick by the Patriots in 2024, began his college career at Michigan before transferring to Tennessee in 2021, where he led the Volunteers to an Orange Bowl victory over No. 7 Clemson in 2022, earning MVP honors. Over his college career, Milton played in 43 games with 21 starts, throwing for 4,303 yards and 20 touchdowns, while also rushing for 11 touchdowns. He made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 18 of his rookie season, leading the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Bills with 257 yards and two touchdowns.