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Former Tennessee QB Joe Milton named Philadelphia Eagles starter

Headline from WATE Knoxville, from the development of Nov 4, 2026

Newest development Nov 6, 2026 · 2 reportsWhy did the Eagles make the quarterback change to Joe Milton? Nick Sirianni explains.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Joe Milton III is set to become just the third former University of Tennessee quarterback to start a regular-season NFL game since the retirement of Peyton Manning. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that Milton will be the starting QB for their team's Week 9 game …

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  1. Names this update

    Former Tennessee QB Joe Milton named Philadelphia Eagles starter

    Headline from WATE Knoxville ·

  2. Newest

    Why did the Eagles make the quarterback change to Joe Milton? Nick Sirianni explains.

    Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Eagles making the switch to QB Joe Milton for Week 9 vs. Giants (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 18: Joe Milton #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers prior to an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  2. Phl17

    ESPN: Milton to start for Eagles on Sunday (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    The Philadelphia Eagles will name Joe Milton as their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants, according to reporter Adam Schefter.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Eagles pull the plug on Tanner McKee, turn to new QB (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Eagles bench Tanner McKee.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles name Joe Milton starting quarterback for Week 9 against Giants (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Eagles are trying to provide a spark for an offense that has been among the worst units in the league.

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Eagles bench Tanner McKee to start Joe Milton against Giants (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The Eagles are benching Tanner McKee and will start Joe Milton against the Giants, hoping the change sparks an offense struggling through a six-game losing streak. The move follows McKee’s three losses as starter while Jalen Hurts is sidelined.

  6. New York Post

    Eagles bench QB Tanner McKee for Joe Milton III ahead of Giants game (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Eagles are shaking things up at quarterback for their clash with the Giants on Sunday.

  7. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Joe Milton will replace Tanner McKee at quarterback for free falling Eagles (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Joe Milton will reportedly replace Tanner McKee at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday against the New York Giants. Tanner McKee started the last three games for the Eagles after Jalen Hurts suffered blood clots that forced him to miss the the season.

  8. PhillyVoice

    Report: Eagles bench Tanner McKee; Joe Milton is the new starter (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Joe Milton will be the fifth Eagles quarterback to make an appearance in a game this season.

  9. Fox News

    Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly benched Tanner McKee for Joe Milton despite coach Nick Sirianni giving McKee a vote of confidence on Monday.

  10. PhillyVoice

    Going to Joe Milton is the Eagles grasping at straws (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The move to Joe Milton isn't some declaration the Eagles are tanking, it's a desperation attempt to be slightly better.

  11. MLive

    Former Michigan QBs set to square off after Eagles name new starter (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Joe Milton will make his first NFL start Sunday against J.J. McCarthy and the New York Giants.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles turn to Joe Milton, the first of two QB auditions they must stage to make the most of 2026 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Milton, with physical upside Tanner McKee lacks, will start for Eagles vs. the Giants. Cole Payton should be next.

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    What to know about new Eagles starting QB Joe Milton, from his viral orange throw to his famous cousin (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    In college at Tennessee, he went viral for throwing an orange roughly 100 yards and is related to three-time Pro Bowler Anquan Boldin.

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the Giants (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants

  15. Triblive

    Eagles making QB change, will turn to Joe Milton on Sunday against Giants (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants, making the move Wednesday after coach Nick Sirianni had said 48 hours earlier that Tanner McKee was their guy and a change at the position was not coming.

  16. Newsweek

    Eagles' Dallas Goedert Has Telling Reaction to Joe Milton Starting (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dallas Goedert shared his thoughts on the Eagles decision to start Joe Milton at quarterback over Tanner McKee.

  17. Newsweek

    Giants’ JJ McCarthy Makes Feelings Clear on Eagles QB Joe Milton (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy reacted to the announcement of Joe Milton as the Eagles' starting quarterback.

  18. WATE Knoxville

    Former Tennessee QB Joe Milton named Philadelphia Eagles starter (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    WATE Knoxville's feed description

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Joe Milton III is set to become just the third former University of Tennessee quarterback to start a regular-season NFL game since the retirement of Peyton Manning. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that Milton will be the starting QB for their team's Week 9 game …

  19. Philadelphia Inquirer

    🦅 Go, Joe, Go! | Sports Daily Newsletter (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Joe Milton is will start at QB for the Eagles on Sunday.

  20. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    The Eagles are a disaster. At least Joe Milton might make them fun to watch | McGonigal (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Eagles might not get better with Joe Milton at quarterback. But they'll be more interesting.

  21. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Eagles starting Joe Milton: Why Giants’ defense is shrugging off late QB change (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Eagles on Wednesday made a quarterback switch.

  22. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles QB Joe Milton says he’s ready for his first NFL start — and benched Tanner McKee is helping his transition (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Milton will make his Eagles debut on Sunday and says he has enough of the playbook down to succeed.

  23. PhillyVoice

    Know your enemy: Will new Eagles QB Joe Milton be the cure for Giants pressure (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The Eagles are hoping Joe Milton's cannon arm and mobility are the remedy for a new-look Giants defense.

  24. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Why did the Eagles make the quarterback change to Joe Milton? Nick Sirianni explains. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Milton will make his first NFL start after spending the last three weeks on the Eagles roster.

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