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Eagles Switch Quarterback, Bench McKee for Milton

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a surprising change at quarterback, opting for Joe Milton over Tanner McKee in their upcoming game against the New York Giants.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have made a significant shift in their quarterback position, with Joe Milton set to take the field as the starter against the New York Giants, just two days after the team reportedly expressed confidence in Tanner McKee. This decision comes as a surprise to many, given the recent developments and the relatively short time frame since the last evaluation of the team's quarterback situation.

Milton, who was signed from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on October 16, will now lead the Eagles' offense. His addition to the roster has been seen as a potential solution to the team's struggles, which include a series of losses and a challenging standing within their division. However, there is some dispute regarding the specifics of the Eagles' current predicament, with reports varying on whether they have lost six consecutive games and are last in the NFC East.

Tanner McKee, who had been the starter for the past three games, will now be on the bench. Despite this change, there is conflicting information about McKee's performance during his tenure as the starter. While some sources suggest he lost all three of his starts, others indicate that the Eagles have not definitively confirmed this outcome.

Adding another layer of complexity to the narrative is the status of Jalen Hurts, who was initially reported to be on injured reserve due to multiple blood clots in both lungs. However, this detail is contested by other sources, leading to uncertainty around Hurts's availability and impact on the team's decisions.

Joe Milton's background also presents a point of contention among the reporting. He was previously noted as a backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas last season, but this detail is disputed. Additionally, there is disagreement over his selection in the 2024 NFL draft and his standout performances in the preseason and regular season play.

This move by the Eagles highlights the dynamic nature of professional football, where strategic changes can be made swiftly based on performance and team needs. As the Eagles prepare for their upcoming match, all eyes will be on Milton to see if he can bring the success the team is hoping for.

What we know

  • - Joe Milton will start as quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants. 123
  • - The Eagles signed Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on October 16. 123

What remains unclear

  • - Whether Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve due to multiple blood clots in both lungs. 1 vs 23
  • - If Tanner McKee previously held the starting position for the past three games. 1 vs 23
  • - If the Eagles have lost six consecutive games and are last in the NFC East. 1 vs 23
  • - Whether Milton was a backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas last season. 1 vs 23
  • - If Milton was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft. 1 vs 23
  • - If Tanner McKee lost all three of his starts as the Eagles' quarterback. 2 vs 13
  • - Details of Milton's performance in the 2026 preseason. 2 vs 13
  • - Specifics of Milton's most notable performance against the Buffalo Bills in 2024. 3 vs 12

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Trust Score report

48%
Partly unverified
Probability of truth, weighted across 10 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    Joe Milton will start as quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants.
    92% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    The Eagles signed Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on October 16.
    92% · supported by 3
  • disputed
    Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve due to multiple blood clots in both lungs.
    33% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Tanner McKee previously held the starting position for the past three games.
    33% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    The Eagles have lost six consecutive games and are last in the NFC East.
    33% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Milton was a backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas last season.
    33% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Milton was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
    33% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Tanner McKee lost all three of his starts as the Eagles' quarterback.
    30% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    In the 2026 preseason, Milton had a 67.4% completion rate, threw for 378 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions with a 118.2 passer rating.
    30% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Milton's most notable performance was against the Buffalo Bills in 2024, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards with one passing and one rushing touchdown.
    28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2

Sources & references

  1. ESPN NFL — Sources: Slumping Eagles turn to Milton as starting QB vs. Giants · 2026-11-04
  2. CBS Sports — Eagles to start Joe Milton at quarterback vs. Giants, replacing Tanner McKee · 2026-11-04
  3. Fox News — Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report · 2026-11-04

This article is an original synthesis written by Jessi. It does not reproduce the text of the outlets above; it cross-references their reporting and links to them so you can read the originals.

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