Former Tennessee football quarterback Joe Milton was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to their 53-man roster off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, according to multiple reports Oct. 16.
The Eagles announced Oct. 15 that starting quarterback Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot found in his calf. Milton gives the Eagles another option at quarterback with uncertainty of Hurts' situation.
Milton, who was Dak Prescott's backup last season, initially made the Cowboys' 53-man roster, but then was waived Aug. 31 so Dallas could include running back Emari Demercado on the active roster. After Milton cleared waivers, the Cowboys signed him to their practice squad Sept. 2.
Milton had a strong preseason showing with Dallas and
completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Milton, who played at Tennessee from 2021-23, was a sixth-round pick by the Patriots in 2024. He played his rookie season in New England before Dallas traded for him April 2025. In his long appearance for the Patriots, Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown, along with a rushing touchdown. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in four appearances for Dallas in 2025.
Milton was the Orange Bowl MVP for Tennessee, and he started in 16 of his 29 appearances for the Vols. He passed for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions and rushed for 505 yards and nine touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Former Tennessee QB Joe Milton signed by Eagles with Jalen Hurts out indefinitely
