Bleeding Green Nation on Cole Payton

ArticleJalen Hurts to injured reserve among four Eagles roster movesOctober 17, 2026

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Cole Payton will likely be the backup for Week 6 since Joe Milton III only joined the team on Friday.

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Payton likely Week 6 backup; Milton's role uncertain.

Likely to be backup quarterback for Week 6 since Joe Milton III only joined the team on Friday. To be determined if Milton will eventually overtake Payton or remain as emergency third quarterback option.

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Payton demoted to emergency third QB behind Milton.

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Cole Payton serves as emergency third QB for Week 7.

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Payton in Eagles QB room; works well with Hurts, McKee, and Milton.

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

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