Eagles Roster: Joe Milton to Start in Week 12
Philadelphia will turn to the backup quarterback as the team attempts to end a six-game losing streak against New York.
By Emmanuel Faure ·
Joe Milton will assume the starting quarterback role for the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend, a move that signals a shift in the team's offensive leadership.
The Eagles are coming off a six-game losing skid. During that stretch, the offense averaged only 15 points and 270.3 yards per game. The team has been without its usual starter, Jalen Hurts, who is likely out for the season due to blood clots.
Milton replaces Tanner McKee, who has started the last three games. The Eagles signed Milton off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad in October after Hurts sustained his injury. The 2024 sixth-round pick from the University of Tennessee and University of Michigan has played in five NFL games.
His career statistics show 37 completions on 53 attempts for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Coach Nick Sirianni addressed the decision during a press conference on Wednesday, noting that Milton and quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier have spent extensive time preparing him for the role.
"I think he's worked really hard," Sirianni said. "Him and [quarterbacks coach] Parks [Frazier] have spent a ton of time together getting him caught up to speed.. He's always in the building doing the extra things, and I like his progression."
The Eagles will host the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon in an effort to improve their record.
