The Eagles’ quarterback situation took another hit Thursday, and the answer came quickly.
With Jalen Hurts expected to be out “pretty much indefinitely” because of a blood clot in his calf, Philadelphia moved to add another arm to the room. Tanner McKee is set to start in Week 6, and Cole Payton is already on hand as a backup, but the team still needed more depth with Hurts sidelined.
That’s where Joe Milton comes in.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Philadelphia is signing Milton off the Cowboys’ practice squad and onto the Eagles’ 53-man roster.
"Breaking: The Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton off the Cowboys' practice squad and to their 53-man roster, per sources,"
Milton now gives the Eagles another option behind McKee as they navigate Hurts’ absence. Payton is a rookie left-hander and is viewed more as a gadget option than someone likely to handle a full-time role, which made the need for a third quarterback even more obvious.
The 26-year-old Milton arrives listed at 6-foot-5 and 236 pounds, and he brings a big arm with him. In NFL action, he has completed 69.8 percent of his passes on 53 attempts, totaling 424 passing yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
For now, McKee remains the starter, and Milton does not appear likely to see the field immediately. But if McKee struggles and the Eagles decide they don’t trust Payton in a larger role, Milton could end up getting a look while Hurts remains out.
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