The Philadelphia Eagles are in a bind, and their fix involves two players who recently wore the Dallas Cowboys uniform. According to Inside The Star, a superficial blood clot in his calf has Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely, necessitating a significant roster overhaul. In response, the team signed Joe Milton to their 53-man roster, bringing him over from the Dallas practice squad where he had waited for weeks. This shift sets the stage for a unique storyline in Week 7, when the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Milton is not expected to start this week against the Carolina Panthers, but the situation could change fast. This summer, the Cowboys released him after that strategy collapsed, only to re-sign him to the practice squad. Now, he sits in Philadelphia as a potential starter against his old team, a twist that feels like a movie script. The timing is perfect for revenge, or at least for proving the Cowboys made a mistake letting him go.
A Backfield Full of Former Cowboys
The running back spot might be just as interesting as the quarterback room. Jaydon Blue, another former Dallas player, could get significant snaps if the Eagles’ injury list keeps growing. He was a notable initial cut by Dallas toward the end of the 2026 preseason and has struggled to find his footing since. However, the Eagles are now down to their fourth, fifth, and sixth running backs after losing Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley to injuries, according to Inside The Star.
If the starters do not heal before Monday, Milton could hand the ball off to Blue. That would mean two ex-Cowboys leading the offense against their former team. Joseph Hoyt noted on social media that there is a small chance this exact matchup happens next Monday. It is a rare scenario where the team with the most depth issues ends up with the most intriguing story. The Cowboys fans watching will have to watch these two players try to beat them.
The Stakes for Dallas
While the Eagles look for a new spark, the Cowboys are trying to stop their own slide. The team sits at 2-3 after a tough loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and fans are looking for someone to blame. A recent poll showed 43% of fans point the finger at owner Jerry Jones, while 21% blame the players and 19% blame head coach Brian Schottenheimer, per Blogging The Boys. Green Bay is the destination for Sunday night’s game, where the team desperately requires a victory.
Joe Milton has shown promise in the preseason, completing 67.4% of his throws for 378 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions in three games this summer, according to Yahoo Sports. He brings fresh upside that the Eagles felt was missing from other options like Andy Dalton. Whether Milton or Blue gets the ball on Monday, the Cowboys will face a familiar threat. The Eagles have four quarterbacks on the roster now, giving them more depth than they had a week ago.
