The Philadelphia Eagles will start quarterback Joe Milton III this weekend against the New York Giants, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Milton takes over for Tanner McKee, who was called on to fill in for quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is out indefinitely due to blood clots in his lungs.
This will be Milton’s first career NFL start, and his first game action for Philadelphia since the franchise signed him away from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16.
Milton, 26, spent his collegiate career between Michigan and Tennessee from 2018 to 2023. The Patriots drafted the quarterback in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
He hasn’t had many opportunities to play, but when he has, he’s impressed with his arm strength.
Milton took the field for the first time during Week 18 of the 2024 season, coming on for Drake Maye. The quarterback threw for 241 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 yards and another score on the ground. After the season, the Patriots traded him to the Cowboys.
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