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ArticleEagles making the switch to QB Joe Milton for Week 9 vs. GiantsNovember 4, 2026

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It took him just about a week to supplant rookie Cole Payton as the backup quarterback

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Payton demoted after Milton arrival; no longer backup QB.

Cole Payton was demoted from the backup quarterback role within a week of Joe Milton joining the Eagles' 53-man roster off the Cowboys' practice squad on Oct. 16. Milton quickly supplanted Payton as the backup before being elevated to starter for Week 9.

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Payton drops to third string as Milton moves ahead on Eagles depth chart.

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Rookie Payton was emergency third QB; dropped to third-string after Milton's promotion.

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

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Payton could get a look in Philadelphia, threatening Milton's starting role.

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Payton displaced as backup by Milton after practice-squad signing.

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Payton kept active but unused; could see time in non-QB roles.

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