Overview
- Head coach Nick Sirianni announced the switch Friday after reviewing film and consulting with GM Howie Roseman, making Joe Milton the Week 9 starter over Tanner McKee.
- Tanner McKee is active as Milton’s backup on Sunday despite being listed questionable with a cracked rib sustained in Week 8.
- Philadelphia ruled out top receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks for the game and also listed Britain Covey, Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter II and Jonathan Jones as inactive, leaving the offense shorthanded.
- Milton was added from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad in mid-October and will make his first career NFL start after limited regular-season action with 424 passing yards, two TDs and two INTs prior to this game.
- The Eagles enter the game 2-6 on a six-game losing streak and are using Milton’s start as a short-term evaluation that could shape roster moves and quarterback decisions after the bye.