Can Joe Milton save Philadelphia Eagles? Former New England Patriots QB’s college stats offer hope amid Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee nightmare (Image via Instagram: Joe Milton)
The Jerry Jones’ team signed Milton to the practice squad for its 2026 campaign. Across 5 NFL career games, he amassed 424 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, along with 66 rushing yards on 15 carries with 1 rushing touchdown. The Eagles are currently on a six-game losing streak in the 2026 season. He amassed 424 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, along with 66 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown in 5 games. Category Details Player Joe Milton Current Team Philadelphia Eagles Former Teams New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys Contract Value Milton signed a 4-year, $4.2 million rookie contract with the New England Patriots in April 2024. The Dallas Cowboys traded for him in April 2025. He signed a 1-year, $1.075 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in October 2026. The deal includes an average annual salary of $1.075 million. 2026 Base Salary and Cap Hit In 2026, Milton is scheduled to earn a $1.075 million base salary while carrying a $776,386 cap hit. Years Left RFA [restricted free agent] in 2027 and UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2028. Total Career Earnings $2.633 million over 3 NFL seasons with three teams – New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Even Delaware News Journal’s Martin Frank reported that McKee is what he is – a backup quarterback who can get the team through a game – but not necessarily win that game. However, his NFL opportunities remained as limited as ever. He has yet to get a consistent opportunity to prove himself in the league. Not just that, he also suffered from season-ending bilateral lung clots. He was asked to stay awake before a London game as a precaution for the clots. Facing a brutal season-failure fate, Nick Sirianni’s team then turned to Tanner McKee to save them from catastrophe. Unfortunately, McKee brought them losses after losses – three in total. As for his NFL stats? He did not have any opportunity to play as a starter in the league. Now is his time to prove himself.