India, Oct. 16 -- The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton III off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, adding the big-armed passer to their 53-man active roster on Friday.

The move directly addresses the sudden loss of starter Jalen Hurts.

Hurts was ruled out for Week 6 after doctors discovered a superficial blood clot in his calf, elevating Tanner McKee to starter.

Eagles are signing QB Joe Milton off the Cowboys practice squad, as @Schultz_Report also reported. https://t.co/ltiHtId5If

- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 16, 2026

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