Reports indicated that the Eagles were signing quarterback Joe Milton III off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad and adding him to their 53-man roster. The move was later confirmed, with Milton joining the active roster and becoming available for consideration as a backup.
Because Milton was signed off an opponent’s practice squad, NFL rules require that he must remain on the Eagles’ active 53-man roster for a minimum of three weeks.
In the meantime, Tanner McKee was set to step in as the starting quarterback for the Eagles while Hurts remains out. Hurts had been dealing with a medical issue described as a superficial blood clot in the leg. Although he was cleared to play in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, an ultrasound on Wednesday revealed movement in the small blood clot, prompting the team to place him on the reserve logistics and temporarily rule him out. Milton was available to serve as the backup signal caller.
This story is developing, with further updates expected as the situation evolves.
