Eagles Reportedly Sign QB Joe Milton From Cowboys' Practice Squad With Hurts Out

What was reported

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing quarterback Joe Milton III away from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, according to several reports published Friday. CBS Sports said Milton is expected to sign and linked to a post from ESPN's Adam Schefter. On3 attributed the move to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and Dallas Cowboys On SI credited NFL insider Jordan Schultz. ^{[1] [3] [4]}

FOX 29 Philadelphia reported that NFL Network and ESPN both had the move. None of the four stories reviewed quoted an Eagles announcement of the signing, so the transaction should be treated as reported rather than officially confirmed. ^{[2] [1] [3] [4]}

A player signed from another club's practice squad must go onto the 53-man roster, CBS Sports noted, which means Milton would be an active-roster player in Philadelphia and not a practice-squad member. On3 said he would be added immediately. The Eagles have not said which player makes room, according to the reports. ^{[1] [3]}

Hurts' injury and the Eagles' plan

The Eagles said Thursday that Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. On3 quoted the team's statement as saying an ultrasound found a "superficial blood clot" and that a follow-up showed movement in the clot. FOX 29 reported that Hurts hurt his calf on a cleat in the Oct. 4 game against the Rams, played against Jacksonville after being cleared, and was then ruled out after the follow-up scan. ^{[3] [2]}

The team has given no timeline for his return. CBS Sports, citing ESPN, reported he is out indefinitely and argued that an injured reserve placement looks close to certain; that is the outlet's assessment, not a team statement. ^{[1] [4]}

Tanner McKee is expected to start against Carolina, per On3 and FOX 29, with rookie Cole Payton also on the depth chart. CBS Sports reported the Eagles had discussed re-signing Andy Dalton but chose Milton. ^{[3] [2] [1]}

Milton's background

Milton, a Tennessee product, was a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2024 and was traded to Dallas in April 2025, according to CBS Sports. On3 put his career line at 37 of 53 passing for 424 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions across five games, and described him as a strong-armed passer with inconsistent results. ^{[1] [3]}

He lost the backup job to Sam Howell this summer. Dallas cut him after the preseason, he cleared waivers, and he returned to the practice squad, Dallas Cowboys On SI reported. Milton called the cut "shocking" in comments cited by that outlet. CBS Sports said he has never started an NFL game. ^{[4] [1]}

Cowboys angle and what comes next

Dallas Cowboys On SI said the Cowboys now have no quarterback on their practice squad. Neither it nor the other reports contained a statement from the Cowboys or coach Brian Schottenheimer on the departure; the only Schottenheimer remark cited concerned the earlier decision to cut Milton. ^{[4] [1] [3]}

Philadelphia plays Carolina on Sunday and then hosts Dallas in Week 7, On3 reported, which creates the possibility that Milton faces his former team. FOX 29 said he could face Dallas as soon as that game, though his role has not been defined in any of the reports. ^{[3] [2]}

This story will be updated if the Eagles or Cowboys confirm the transaction or give further detail on Hurts' status. ^{[2] [3]}