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Eagles sign QB Joe Milton

The third-year quarterback joins Philadelphia from the Cowboys' practice squad.

By Caroline Connor · Philadelphia Eagles

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:36 PM

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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
Milton was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Cowboys previously acquired Milton via trade to serve as Dak Prescott's backup for the 2025 season.

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Friday that they have signed quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. The third-year dual-threat passer joins Philadelphia after spending the early part of the 2026 season on Dallas's practice squad following final roster cuts in August.

Milton was originally selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft before being traded to the Cowboys to back up Dak Prescott in 2025. Over his collegiate career at Michigan and Tennessee, Milton passed for 4,303 yards and totaled 31 overall touchdowns.

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