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ArticleEagles poach QB from Cowboys amid Jalen Hurts blood clot uncertaintyOctober 16, 2026

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Payton was Philadelphia's fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Eagles' 2026 fifth-round pick remains third-string QB behind McKee.

Payton was Philadelphia's fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is listed on the Eagles roster as a backup quarterback behind Tanner McKee in the wake of Jalen Hurts' blood clot injury.

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Payton demoted to emergency third QB behind Milton.

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Rookie Payton elevated to backup; 71.9% college completion, dual-threat upside.

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Payton is Eagles backup QB; fifth-round rookie from North Dakota State.

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Payton demoted to emergency third QB behind Milton.

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Eagles (vs Cowboys): Saquon Barkley's return was cut short - he got hurt and left the game in the 2nd Half Dameon Pierce left at Q4 8:38 with an inju...

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Cole Payton serves as emergency third QB for Week 7.

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