# Eagles sign QB Joe Milton

> Eagles sign QB Joe Milton to 53-man roster from Cowboys practice squad.
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- Summary: Eagles sign QB Joe Milton to 53-man roster from Cowboys practice squad. Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Joe Milton, a 2024 Patriots sixth-round pick with 53…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T10:42:00.444+00:00
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## Eagles sign QB Joe Milton
Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Joe Milton to their 53-man roster from Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
## Milton's background
Milton was a New England Patriots sixth-round pick in 2024 who played one game for the Patriots in 2024.
## Milton's 2024 performance
Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, and a rushing TD in his one game.
## Milton's trade to Cowboys
Milton was traded to Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick after a few months with Patriots.
## Milton's 2025 stats
Milton completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs in four games.
## Milton's physical traits
Milton is 6'5" 236 pounds with a cannon for an arm, described as a rare physical specimen.
## Scouting report
Scouting report says Milton lacks timing, accuracy and touch despite physical talent.
## Eagles' quarterback situation
Eagles need quarterback reinforcements after Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely with blood clot.
## Tanner McKee and Cole Payton
Tanner McKee will start against Panthers with Cole Payton as backup after Hurts injury.
## Andy Dalton option
Eagles could have re-signed Andy Dalton who moved his family to Philadelphia.
## Eagles' reasoning for Milton
Eagles likely want Milton for information ahead of Week 7 matchup against Cowboys.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Joe Milton, a 2024 Patriots sixth-round pick with 53 career pass attempts, to their 53-man roster after Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely.