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ArticleTanner McKee benched: Joe Milton is the Eagles’ new starting quarterbackNovember 4, 2026

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Milton was the emergency third quarterback behind McKee and rookie Cole Payton during his first game with the Eagles in Week 6. But then Milton moved ahead of Payton as McKee's backup in Week 7.

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Rookie Payton initially ranked ahead of Milton; Milton passed him by Week 7.

Payton was the Eagles' rookie quarterback who was initially ahead of Milton on the depth chart in Week 6 when Milton joined from the Cowboys' practice squad as the emergency third quarterback. Milton subsequently moved ahead of Payton as McKee's backup in Week 7.