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.