The Eagles are turning to Joe Milton III at quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Giants, a switch that comes with Jalen Hurts already ruled out for the season and Tanner McKee moving out of the starting role.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the move on X, formerly Twitter, writing: “The Eagles are making a QB change: It’ll be Joe Milton III for Sunday’s game against the Giants, sources tell Adam Schefter and me. Less than a month after signing in Philly, Milton takes over for Tanner McKee,”
McKee had started three games for Philadelphia this season, and the results never really budged. The Eagles lost all three, and McKee finished with two touchdown passes and two interceptions. The offense has struggled to get going, though the injuries around him have clearly played a part in that.
Milton’s most recent full start came with the New England Patriots in 2024 against the Buffalo Bills, and he made the most of it. He threw for 249 yards, added one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown, and didn’t turn the ball over. Whether he can bring that same spark now is the question, but Philadelphia is clearly hoping he can give the offense a lift.
The injury list has been a major part of the Eagles’ season. DeVonta Smith has missed time with a hamstring injury, and Saquon Barkley has also been sidelined with the same issue. Philadelphia is hoping those pieces get back sooner rather than later as it tries to work its way back up the standings.
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