Eagles Reportedly Turn to Joe Milton Against Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to start Joe Milton at quarterback against the New York Giants in Week 9, replacing Tanner McKee, according to reports by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The Eagles have not directly confirmed the decision in the reports, so Milton’s start remains attributed to those reporters rather than an official team announcement. The move would give Milton his first NFL start and make him Philadelphia’s third starting quarterback this season. The Giants game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Philadelphia has lost six consecutive games, and its Week 10 bye follows the matchup. McKee started the Eagles’ past three games after Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve because of blood clots in his lungs. Philadelphia lost all three. McKee completed 63.2% of his passes in those starts, throwing for 638 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, according to the reports. Milton has not played in a game for Philadelphia. Across five NFL appearances with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys, he completed 37 of 53 passes for 424 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also ran 15 times for 66 yards and a touchdown,...