Overview
- The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Wednesday that Joe Milton will start Sunday against the New York Giants, replacing Tanner McKee after McKee’s three-game, winless stint as starter.
- McKee completed 72 of 114 passes for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in his three starts, and the team has lost six games in a row to fall to 2-6.
- Milton, signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Oct. 16, has limited NFL experience but is noted for rare arm strength and mobility at 6-foot-5 and about 245 pounds.
- Coach Nick Sirianni publicly backed McKee two days earlier before reversing course, and players were told of the change in a team meeting as staff cited Milton’s progress in practice.
- Sunday’s game gives the Eagles a controlled chance to evaluate whether Milton’s skill set can spark the offense and influence roster or coaching decisions during the bye and before the trade deadline.