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Die Eagles wollen nach sechs Niederlagen in Folge Joe Milton statt Tanner McKee gegen die Giants starten lassen. Für Milton wäre es der erste offizielle NFL-Start. McKee verlor alle drei Spiele als Starter; zugleich ist unklar, ob mehrere verletzte Schlüsselspieler am Sonntag einsatzbereit sind.
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- Siriannis überraschende Kehrtwende nach seiner öffentlichen Zusage für McKee
- Mckees und Miltons bisherige NFL-Leistungsdaten
- Verletzungssorgen bei Barkley, Smith und Wicks vor dem Giants-Spiel
Things are not going to plan for the Philadelphia Eagles right now. After opening the season with two wins, the team has now lost six straight and sits at 2-6. Now, the front office is apparently making another change. ESPN insider Adam Schefter and NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that Joe Milton will replace starter Tanner McKee. The Philadelphia Inquirer also confirmed the decision, citing a team source.
For the 26-year-old, it would be the first official NFL start of his career.
Nick Sirianni Makes Surprising U-Turn
The timing of the decision is particularly striking.
As recently as Monday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni publicly said Tanner McKee would remain the starting quarterback.
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Just two days later, the team made a surprising U-turn.
During his news conference Wednesday, Sirianni had already spoken at length about Joe Milton’s development. The coach praised his work ethic and the progress he has made learning the offense.
Milton has been working closely with quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier and putting in plenty of time outside regular practice sessions, too.
Sirianni did not announce the final decision at the news conference. Several NFL insiders reported the impending change afterward.
McKee started three games after Jalen Hurts was sidelined by an injury and lost all three.
He completed 72 of 114 passes for 638 yards, with two touchdown passes and two interceptions.
The Eagles’ offense struggled to get going in particular during their most recent game, a 27-10 loss to Washington.
Joe Milton Set for First NFL Start, but Problems Remain
Milton has been under contract with the Eagles only since October 16. Philadelphia signed him off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad after Jalen Hurts was sidelined with a blood clotting illness.
The former sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots has appeared in five NFL games so far.
In those games, he completed 37 of 53 passes for 424 yards, with two touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Milton’s longest appearance to date came in January 2025 with New England against Buffalo. He threw for 241 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown.
Although he played nearly the entire game, he was not officially the starting quarterback.
Milton is considered an intriguing playmaker, particularly because of his strong arm and mobility. Philadelphia is apparently hoping he can give its struggling offense some new options.
But the task won’t be easy.
Running back Saquon Barkley and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were among those who missed practice Wednesday with injuries.
It remains to be seen whether all three key players will be available Sunday.
The Eagles also face division rival the New York Giants, who have made a much stronger start to the season with a 4-2-1 record.
The NFC East matchup is set for Sunday, November 8, at 7 p.m. local time in Austria and Germany at Lincoln Financial Field.
It’s a major opportunity for Milton. For Sirianni and the Eagles, the goal is to finally end their six-game losing streak.
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Warum setzen die Philadelphia Eagles Joe Milton statt Tanner McKee als Quarterback ein?
McKee verlor alle drei Spiele, die er als Starter bestritt, und die Eagles kommen aus einer Serie von sechs Niederlagen. Das Team hofft laut Artikel, dass Miltons Spielmacherqualitäten der Offense neue Möglichkeiten eröffnen.
Wann spielen die Eagles gegen die New York Giants?
Das NFC-East-Spiel ist für Sonntag, den 8. November, um 19 Uhr Ortszeit in Österreich und Deutschland angesetzt.
Welche Statistiken hatte Tanner McKee als Starter der Eagles?
McKee absolvierte drei Starts und verlor alle drei Spiele. Er brachte 72 von 114 Pässen für 638 Yards an und warf zwei Touchdowns sowie zwei Interceptions.
Welche NFL-Statistiken hat Joe Milton bisher?
Milton kam bislang in fünf NFL-Spielen zum Einsatz. Dabei vervollständigte er 37 von 53 Pässen für 424 Yards und verbuchte zwei Touchdowns sowie zwei Interceptions.
