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Latest news gives former Cowboys QB Joe Milton a chance at ruining the holidays at AT&T Stadium

The Dallas Cowboys waived him after the preseason and watched the Philadelphia Eagles poach him off their practice squad. Now a return to AT&T Stadium is circled on the calendar.

By Mauricio Rodriguez · A to Z Sports

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:21 PM

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Joe Milton is set to start for the Eagles against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving after replacing Tanner McKee.
Philadelphia benched McKee and turned to Milton following three straight losses while Jalen Hurts remains on injured reserve.
Milton was signed off the Dallas practice squad by the Eagles earlier in the 2026 season.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton has been named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Week 9. Barring injury or another benching, Milton is set to start against his former team at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026.

The Eagles benched Tanner McKee after a three-game losing streak following Jalen Hurts landing on injured reserve with a blood clot issue. Milton was claimed by Philadelphia off the Dallas practice squad earlier this season after losing out to Sam Howell in the Cowboys' quarterback competition.

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