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The Philadelphia Eagles are set to sign quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, a move that places him on the 53-man roster while Jalen Hurts recovers from a superficial blood clot in his calf.
This acquisition appears designed to bolster the quarterback room for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, potentially displacing rookie Cole Payton from the backup role.
Under NFL rules, a player signed from another team's practice squad must be placed on the new team's active roster.
Milton will therefore be eligible to play when the Eagles host the Panthers, seeking to end a three-game losing streak.
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