Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot related to his calf injury, prompting the Philadelphia Eagles to name Tanner McKee as the starting quarterback and sign Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad for added depth. The Eagles were not comfortable relying solely on McKee, a rookie, and sought to bolster their quarterback room as they navigate Hurts' absence.
McKee will be making his third career start, and notably, his first outside of a Week 18 game, which adds pressure as he takes on a significant role in the offense. He has established a connection with Darius Cooper, who leads the team with four touchdown catches, providing some continuity as the Eagles adjust their game plan.
Milton, who has played in five career games with a completion rate of 69.8%, offers the Eagles another option should the quarterback situation change. The team is currently focused on managing Hurts' absence, whether it is a short-term issue or a longer-term adjustment.