Milton Starts for Eagles as Hurts Remains Out
Philadelphia inserts the Tennessee transfer into the starting lineup against New York after a six-game losing streak.
By Lucas Navarro ·
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Milton will start Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network.
Milton replaces Tanner McKee, who took the field for the past three contests. The move follows the season-ending injury to Jalen Hurts, who is sidelined with blood clots.
The Eagles have dropped their last six games. During that stretch, the offense averaged 15 points and 270.3 yards per contest. Philadelphia signed Milton off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad in October after losing Hurts.
Milton, a sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2024 draft, has played in five NFL games. He has completed 37 of 53 passes for two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the roster change during a press conference on Wednesday. He noted that Milton and quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier have spent extensive time working together to bring the new starter up to speed.
"He's always in the building doing the extra things, and I like his progression," Sirianni said. The Eagles host the Giants on Sunday afternoon.
The team’s next scheduled action follows immediately after the New York matchup.
