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Eagles add Cowboys practice squad QB as Hurts battles blood clot

Joe Milton moves from Dallas's practice squad to Philadelphia while Hurts is out indefinitely; a very awkward rivalry hire for both sides.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 9:01 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Fox News: “Eagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Jalen Hurts, Cowboys, Eagles, QB.
BBN covered this story before: Saturday's slate: Alabama at Tennessee, plus Hurts worry in the NFL (October 16).

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Fox NewsEagles appear set to add QB from Cowboys' practice squad as Jalen Hurts deals with blood clot

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, with Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely because of a blood clot.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWe wish Jalen a healthy recovery, and for Joe Milton this is a real chance, going from a rival's practice squad to a very big job.

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