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Eagles signing Cowboys QB Joe Milton to active roster

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially poached a Dallas Cowboys player. It was reported on Friday morning that the Eagles are signing Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton, who was on Dallas’ practice squad, to their 53-man roster. The Cowboys obviously chose not…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:17 PM
Eagles signing Cowboys QB Joe Milton to active roster
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Eagles are signing quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad to their active roster.
  • The signing follows Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being ruled out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot.
  • Milton previously cleared waivers before joining Dallas' practice squad after failing to make their initial 53-man roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad to their 53-man active roster. The move comes after Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot ahead of their game against the Carolina Panthers.

Milton, who impressed during the preseason, cleared waivers before joining Dallas' practice squad after missing their initial 53-man roster. The roster acquisition occurs just ahead of an upcoming matchup between Dallas and Philadelphia.

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