Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad with Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely due to a blood clot.
TL;DR
- Jalen Hurts is sidelined with a superficial blood clot in his calf.
- Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Eagles.
- The Eagles are signing Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
- Milton's addition will place him on the active roster for Week 6.
- Hurts' calf injury was sustained during the Rams game on October 4th.
- A blood clot was discovered via ultrasound on Saturday after the team's flight to London.
- Team doctors initially deemed activity and mobility important, allowing Hurts to play.
- The timeline for Hurts' return remains uncertain.
- Rookie Cole Payton, who has not attempted a pass, may be pushed out of the backup role.