The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to shake up their quarterback situation once again, naming Joe Milton III as the starter for their upcoming clash against the New York Giants. At 26 years old, Milton is set to make his first official NFL start after spending his initial two professional seasons as a backup with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.
Milton is stepping in for Tanner McKee, who had taken the reins for the previous three games following the placement of starter Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to blood clots. Unfortunately for the Eagles, McKee was unable to secure a victory, dropping all three starts and extending Philadelphia’s losing streak to six games. With the team sitting at 2-6, the coaching staff opted to try a fresh approach at quarterback.
Joining the Eagles just three weeks ago, Milton now faces the challenge of leading an offense missing key wide receivers. Both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks have been ruled out for Sunday’s contest, adding to the hurdles Milton must overcome in his debut as a starter.
Joe Milton’s Journey Through College Football
Born on March 6, 2000, Milton began his college football career at the University of Michigan, where he played from 2018 until 2020. Seeking new opportunities, he transferred to the University of Tennessee in 2021, completing the final three seasons of his collegiate tenure with the Volunteers.
One of Milton’s standout moments came during the 2022 Orange Bowl, where he stepped in for the injured starting quarterback Hendon Hooker and led Tennessee to a decisive 31-14 victory over Clemson. Milton threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns in that game, earning the title of Most Valuable Player.