Overview
- Philadelphia announced Wednesday that Joe Milton will start Sunday against the New York Giants, replacing Tanner McKee after the team fell to 2-6 with six straight losses.
- Coach Nick Sirianni had publicly backed McKee two days earlier when he said “Tanner’s our guy,” making the quick reversal a high-profile change in direction for the staff.
- Milton was signed off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16 and brings rare arm strength and mobility but limited regular-season starts and known accuracy and decision-making concerns.
- McKee started three games after Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve for blood clots, completing 72 of 114 passes for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in an 0-3 stretch.
- The Giants game gives the Eagles a short window to evaluate Milton before the Week 10 bye and could shape whether Philadelphia pursues other options or keeps Milton as its lead signal-caller.