Joe Milton Sees Opportunity as Eagles Move Reshapes Their Roster

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Joe Milton, Tanner McKee, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New York Giants are involved in the Eagles’ quarterback change for their Week 9 matchup.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Joe Milton is a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2024; he played college football at Michigan and Tennessee.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Tanner McKee said, “I’m here to help us win, no matter what that means,” and said Milton was doing a great job.

NBC Sports - Milton has never started an NFL game before his scheduled start against the Giants.

NBC Sports - Drake Maye was the Patriots’ starter in the 2024 season’s Week 18 game; he played three snaps before Milton took over.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Milton said he prepared for his first start by going through the plays and the week as if he were already starting: “Just being ready when your name is called, and just preparing for those moments.”

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - The Eagles chose Milton to start against the Giants, replacing McKee; Milton said, “This is a great opportunity.”

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton has completed 37 of 53 NFL passes for 424 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - In Dallas’s Week 18 game against the Giants in January, Milton completed 7 of 13 passes.

NBC Sports - In the 2024 Week 18 game for New England, Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown, playing the final 61 snaps.

NBC Sports - Milton played 51 snaps in four appearances for Dallas.

NBC Sports - McKee started the Eagles’ previous three games and went 0–3 as the team’s losing streak reached six games.

Heavy NFL - The report describes McKee’s benching as a loss for him and says the biggest loser of the decision is not with the Eagles.

WHERE:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton spoke after a press conference at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton joined the Eagles after being taken from Dallas’s practice squad; the team prepared in Kelly Green to face the Giants.

NBC Sports - The Eagles signed Milton from the Cowboys’ practice squad.

WHEN:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton joined the Eagles on October 16 and had spent the previous two games as McKee’s backup.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton said on Thursday he would be ready to play Sunday against the Giants.

NBC Sports - Milton’s first NFL start is scheduled for Sunday against the Giants.

WHY:

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton said NFL players must be prepared when called upon and that he had studied and worked hard to get ready.

NBC Sports - The Eagles signed Milton after placing Jalen Hurts on injured reserve because of blood clots.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Milton said the Eagles’ playbook reminds him of the West Coast scheme he used with New England during his rookie season.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton said he was learning the Eagles’ terminology and expectations, adapting with help from the coaches, and would follow their instructions and stay within the offense.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Milton described the Giants’ defense as physical, communicative, and effective at executing and making plays.

NBC Sports - Milton said the Eagles’ playbook reminds him of the West Coast scheme he had with New England during his rookie season; when asked how much he knew, he replied, “Shoot, whatever’s in this week.”

The Eagles named Joe Milton their starting quarterback against the Giants, replacing Tanner McKee. Milton, who has never started an NFL game, prepared by studying Philadelphia’s plays. McKee lost his previous three starts as the Eagles’ losing streak reached six games.