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Joe Milton positioned to keep Eagles QB job through Thanksgiving vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia benched Tanner McKee after an 0-3 start.

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What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles named Joe Milton their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, benching Tanner McKee. A competent showing would position Milton to maintain the starting role through Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

Why it matters: Milton becomes the fourth quarterback to throw a pass for Philadelphia this season amid persistent offensive instability. The Eagles enter the divisional stretch seeking traction under center after dropping a 27-10 decision to Washington.

By the numbers: Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns in his only extended NFL action in Week 18 of 2024. McKee went 0-3 as the starter prior to the move.

What to watch: Milton makes his first career NFL start Sunday against the Giants, with a potential Thanksgiving reunion against Dallas three weeks later.

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