Joe Milton Reportedly Signed by Eagles from Cowboys' Practice Squad After Jalen Hurts' Calf Injury

With Jalen Hurts set to miss at least one game after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot, the Philadelphia Eagles are adding more depth to their quarterback room.

Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Eagles are signing Joe Milton to their 53-man roster after he spent the first five weeks of the season on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

The Eagles' statement about Hurts' blood clot revealed it was originally discovered via ultrasound after their Saturday walkthrough leading up to their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

A follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday "revealed movement in the small blood clot." Hurts has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers as they "determine the appropriate course of treatment."

Tanner McKee is set to make his third career start on Sunday. Andy Dalton, who entered this season as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback, was released by the club on Oct. 9.

Behind Hurts and McKee, the only other quarterback on the Eagles' roster prior to adding Milton was Cole Payton.

Payton was a fifth-round pick by Philadelphia in the 2026 draft out of North Dakota State. He went 5-of-12 for 47 yards and one touchdown in three preseason games.

Milton is in his third NFL season after being a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft by the New England Patriots. He played one game as a rookie before being traded to Dallas in April 2025.

The Cowboys used Milton in four games last season. He went 15-of-24 for 183 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in 2025.

Given the timing of Milton's signing, Payton would seem likely to be Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback against the Panthers.

Depending on how long Hurts' absence ends up being, the Eagles could elevate Milton to be their primary backup at some point as he gets acclimated to the playbook.

The Eagles have lost three straight games following a 2-0 start. They are under .500 for the first time since the 2021 season.