Overview
- The Eagles, which announced the change Wednesday, named Joe Milton their starter for Sunday's game against the New York Giants and moved Tanner McKee to the primary backup role.
- McKee started three games after Jalen Hurts was sidelined and went 0-3 while completing 72 of 114 passes for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Jalen Hurts remains on injured reserve after being diagnosed with blood clots, forcing Philadelphia to rely on inexperienced backups and to make roster moves earlier in the season.
- Milton was signed off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Oct. 16, has limited regular-season experience across five appearances, and is being given an immediate audition because his arm strength and mobility differ from McKee's pocket style.
- Coaches and front-office staff view Sunday's game as both a chance to stop a six-game slide and an evaluation before the Week 10 bye that will shape play-calling, personnel decisions and the club's plan for the rest of the season.