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Joe Milton is unlikely to play versus Dallas in Week 7, but another former Cowboy may get a chance at a revenge game

Jalen Hurts landing on injured reserve opened a roster spot in Philadelphia. The player who got it has a history with the Cowboys.

By Mauricio Rodriguez · A to Z Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:43 PM

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Former Dallas running back Jaydon Blue could see playing time against the Cowboys after joining Philadelphia's 53-man roster.
Quarterback Joe Milton was signed off Dallas's practice squad but is unlikely to play as Tanner McKee is projected to start.
Philadelphia placed starting quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to a superficial blood clot.

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Mauricio Rodriguez writes that former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue could face his former team in Week 7 after being signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' 53-man roster. While quarterback Joe Milton was recently signed off Dallas's practice squad following Jalen Hurts' placement on injured reserve, backup Tanner McKee is projected to start, making Milton unlikely to see significant action against the Cowboys.

Instead, Rodriguez suggests Blue may see playing time against Dallas due to widespread injuries across Philadelphia's running back room. Blue was originally drafted by Dallas in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft before being waived in August.

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