Eagles name rookie Joe Milton starter for Week 9 vs Giants

Eagles name rookie Joe Milton starter for Week 9 vs Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles, on a six-game losing streak, announced they will face the 4-2-1 New York Giants in Week 9, starting rookie quarterback Joe Milton and keeping injured running back Saquon Barkley in the lineup, according to PhillyVoice. ESPN noted that Milton’s start would be the Eagles’ third quarterback change of the season.

NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the team promoted Milton to the starting role for ’s game against the Giants, replacing Tanner McKee after Jalen Hurts was sidelined. NBC Sports added that multiple other starters remained sidelined or limited.

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November 06, 2026
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Eagles face Giants in Week 9 amid quarterback change and injury concerns
Eagles face Giants in Week 9 amid quarterback change and injury concerns

PhillyVoice • 06 Nov 15:16

The Philadelphia Eagles, on a six-game losing streak, will play the 4-2-1 New York Giants, who are slight road favorites, while the Eagles start Joe Milton at quarterback and keep injured running back Saquon Barkley in the lineup.

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Quarterback Joe Milton set to make first NFL start with Eagles against Giants
Quarterback Joe Milton set to make first NFL start with Eagles against Giants

NBC Sports • 06 Nov 01:35

Joe Milton, who previously saw limited action with the Patriots and Cowboys, will start for the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time as they face the New York Giants.

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November 05, 2026
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Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Sunday game against Giants
Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Sunday game against Giants

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 05 Nov 12:00

Philadelphia Eagles have promoted rookie quarterback Joe Milton to the starting role for Sunday’s matchup with the New York Giants, replacing Tanner McKee after Jalen Hurts was sidelined.

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November 04, 2026
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Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Week 9 amid injury concerns
Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Week 9 amid injury concerns

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 04 Nov 21:11

Philadelphia will start rookie quarterback Joe Milton against the Giants while multiple starters remain sidelined or limited.

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Eagles to start Joe Milton at quarterback for Week 9
Eagles to start Joe Milton at quarterback for Week 9

NBC Sports • 04 Nov 19:12

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has decided to start backup quarterback Joe Milton against the New York Giants after the team lost three straight games with Tanner McKee under center.

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Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Week 9 matchup with Giants
Eagles name Joe Milton starter for Week 9 matchup with Giants

ESPN • 04 Nov 19:04

Philadelphia will start Joe Milton at quarterback against New York after replacing Tanner McKee, marking the team's third starter this season.

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