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Eagles News: Joe Milton has “a f***ing cannon” of an arm

Welcome to The Linc, the daily Philadelphia Eagles links roundup at Bleeding Green Nation! Hope to see the Eagles try to put Joe Milton’s arm strength to use by having him take some deep shots. Also, a more general thought…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:53 PM
Eagles News: Joe Milton has “a f***ing cannon” of an arm
Key Things to Know
  • Philadelphia Eagles teammates praised quarterback Joe Milton's elite arm strength ahead of his first start for the team.
  • Milton replaces Tanner McKee as the starting quarterback following an 0-3 stretch without Jalen Hurts.
  • Bleeding Green Nation argues the offense can utilize Milton's deep passing and mobility despite his inconsistent accuracy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles teammates and observers have praised newly installed starting quarterback Joe Milton for his exceptional arm strength, with offensive tackle Jordan Mailata describing his arm as a cannon. Milton replaces Tanner McKee, who went 0-3 as a starter following injuries to Jalen Hurts. Bleeding Green Nation notes that while Milton provides vertical ability and mobility to a struggling offense, his accuracy remains inconsistent.

Elsewhere on the roster, running back Saquon Barkley continues to play despite dealing with hamstring and back injuries. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni also publicly acknowledged misleading reporters regarding the team's quarterback situation. Meanwhile, Philadelphia enters their matchup against the New York Giants on a six-game losing streak, having been outgained by an average of over 100 yards per game.

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