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Payton is a fifth-round rookie out of North Dakota State and was a two-time FCS national champion with the Bison.

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

Cole Payton is the Eagles' second-string quarterback behind Tanner McKee. Payton is a fifth-round rookie out of North Dakota State and was a two-time FCS national champion with the Bison.

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Payton demoted to emergency third QB behind Milton.

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Cole Payton active, not emergency QB; special teams eligible

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Cole Payton active, not emergency QB; may play special teams

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Payton (5th-round rookie) is Eagles backup; dual-threat with 71.9% college completion.

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Payton demoted to emergency third QB behind Milton.

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