Theo Johnson returns to Giants practice after missing two games with a neck injury, giving New York a potential two‑tight‑end look for the upcoming showdown with Philadelphia. While his status for the game remains unconfirmed, coaches could pair Johnson’s size with Isaiah Likely’s proven receiving skills, forcing the Eagles to choose between a heavier front or more defensive backs. If Johnson’s workload stays limited, the Giants may stick with Likely and other backups, preserving the continuity from the Houston bye. The team is preparing both scenarios pending the medical update.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have named practice‑squad signee Joe Milton the starter for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, benching Tanner McKee, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo. Milton, a 2024 sixth‑round pick who threw a 22‑of‑29, 241‑yard, two‑TD performance for the Patriots in 2024, will likely start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 at Lincoln Financial Field. The move comes after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season with lung blood clots and the Eagles have dropped six straight, slipping to a 2‑6 start for the first time since 1999. Pittsburgh now faces a 11‑game losing streak in Philadelphia dating back to 1965.
The New York Giants, sitting 4‑2‑1 and atop the NFC East, are reportedly eyeing a defensive‑tackle upgrade before the Week 9 trade deadline. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the Giants have inquired about Jeffery Simmons and are now targeting six possible interior linemen: Grover Stewart (Colts), A’Shawn Robinson (Buccaneers), Moro Ojomo (Eagles), Christian Barmore (Patriots), Vita Vea (Buccaneers) and Jalen Carter (Eagles). While Stewart could fetch a Day‑3 pick, Barmore and Vea carry hefty salary tags that may stall deals. The article breaks down each player’s contract situation and on‑field impact, helping fans gauge the Giants’ chances of bolstering their D‑line.
The Philadelphia Eagles, sitting 2-6 after a season‑long collapse, name former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton as their Week 9 starter against the New York Giants. With Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts sidelined by blood clots and key players like DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley missing games, the team is testing Milton as a potential long‑term backup. The sixth‑round pick (193rd overall, 2024) impressed in the Patriots' 2024 season finale, completing 75.9% of his passes for 241 yards and a TD in a 23‑16 win over Buffalo, but this will be his first NFL start. The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni blindsides fans by benching Tanner McKee and starting 26‑year‑old Joe Milton for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Milton, signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad just 18 days ago, makes his first NFL start after five relief appearances (37‑53, 424 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) with the Patriots and Cowboys. The move follows a 2‑6 start to the season and reflects Sirianni’s hopes that Milton’s mobility can revive an offense plagued by injuries and line troubles.
The trade deadline buzz centers on Tampa Bay DT Vita Vea, who the Giants are eyeing but the Buccaneers aren’t likely to move, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Cameron Wolfe. Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson, once on thin ice after a 1‑5 start, regains footing as the team pivots to a run‑heavy attack and strings together two wins. OLB YaYa Diaby’s trade prospects fade following a recent MCL injury. In Atlanta, GM Ian Cunningham laments a shallow draft haul, and ESPN’s Marc Raimondi doubts any deadline activity, though S Jessie Bates could draw interest. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers seek budget‑friendly defensive upgrades, with TE Ja’Tavion Sanders flagged as a possible late‑round trade piece.
The Philadelphia Eagles (2‑6) face the (4‑2‑1) New York Giants in Week 9, and a quarterback shake‑up looms. Coach Nick Sirianni says Tanner McKee will start despite a 0‑3 record and a shaky Sunday Night Football showing (23‑34, 212 yards, 1 INT, 5 sacks). However, insiders Mike Garafolo and Adam Schefter report that Joe Milton III, a raw but athletically gifted 6‑foot‑5, 236‑lb arm talent acquired from the Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16, is set to take the helm. The article weighs the risk of sticking with McKee versus inserting Milton for the Giants matchup.
Colin Cowherd ignites NFL chatter by likening Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud to 2023 draft mate Bryce Young. Cowherd claims he’d pay any price for Stroud, yet admits Young’s salary demands are tougher. Stroud, coming off a bye and a recent overtime loss to the Giants, has delivered “monster” performances despite the Texans’ struggling defense and run game, which have kept the team well below .500. Meanwhile, Young’s early Panthers surge has faded, raising doubts about his franchise future. The Texans face the winless Los Angeles Chargers Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will replace Tanner McKee with Joe Milton III for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants, as reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. McKee, who has started three games since Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season, is 0-3 with just two touchdowns and two interceptions. Milton, who last started for the New England Patriots in 2024 and posted 249 yards, a passing TD, a rushing TD and no picks, gets the nod in hopes of sparking a struggling offense plagued by injuries to stars like DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley. The move aims to give the Eagles a boost as they fight to climb the standings.
The Philadelphia Eagles announce a quarterback shake‑up for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants, putting rookie Joe Milton III in the starter’s seat over Tanner McKee. Milton, signed less than a month ago, has five NFL appearances but no starts; his most notable game was a 23‑16 Patriots win over Buffalo backups in January 2025, where he threw for 241 yards and a touchdown. The move aims to spark interest amid a struggling offense lacking DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks and a hurt Saquon Barkley.
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a third quarterback shift for this week, moving from Jalen Hurts to Tanner McKee and now to Joe Milton as the starter for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The change comes just days after the Steelers learned Hurts would be unavailable, leaving them uncertain about Philadelphia’s offense ahead of their matchup.
The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The Eagles will start rookie QB Joe Milton III in Week 9 against the New York Giants, according to NFL Trade Rumors' Mike Garafolo. Milton, a 2024 sixth‑round pick who spent the past season on the Cowboys’ practice squad, replaces struggling Tanner McKee (0‑3 as a starter). Milton is entering the third year of a four‑year, $4.2 million rookie deal with $183k guaranteed. In his six‑year college and NFL career he’s completed 400 of 649 passes (61.6%) for 5,353 yards, 37 TDs, 11 INTs, and added 12 rushing touchdowns.
As the NFL trade deadline looms, the Commanders eye receiver help but likely pass on Brandon Aiyuk after his social‑media drama, while CB Mike Sainristil sparks modest interest. The Cowboys, still in the NFC East race, seem set to keep WR George Pickens and may only move depth pieces like TE Luke Schoonmaker. The Eagles plan to retain DT Moro Ojoku despite Jaguars interest and could flip CB Riq Woolen, WR Marquise Brown or TE Dallas Goedert. The Giants have offered the Colts a first‑rounder for RB Jonathan Taylor but may settle for a defensive tackle, eyeing DT Grover Stewart over a likely‑unmovable Vita Vea. All moves hinge on value before the deadline.
The Giants, atop the NFC East after a bye, are eyeing a running‑back upgrade before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. With Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr. deemed unspectacular and the backs averaging just 72.2 yards per game before a 180‑yard Week 7 outburst, the article ranks four potential targets: elite Colts star Jonathan Taylor (610 yards, 8 TDs in eight games), proven but undervalued Titans runner Tony Pollard (four straight 1,000‑yard seasons), veteran Derrick Henry (career‑low four yards per carry, possible Ravens seller), and a fourth unnamed candidate. It lays out each player’s contract situation, trade cost, and how they could boost New York’s offense for a playoff push.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the Indianapolis Colts must decide whether to move star running back Jonathan Taylor. The 27‑year‑old, under contract through 2028, has attracted interest from the Broncos, Vikings, Seahawks and Giants, and Indianapolis seeks a first‑round pick in return. After a 2‑6 start and a crushing 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville that dropped fan confidence to 31%, the team faces a rebuilding crossroads following the recent departures of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Trading Taylor could stockpile draft capital, but would further weaken an offense already struggling to score. Fans are left weighing long‑term optimism against short‑term pain.
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With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the Baltimore Ravens are weighing a blockbuster move for 33‑year‑old Derrick Henry. The veteran back already has 632 rushing yards and eight TDs this season, but a thumb injury to Lamar Jackson has derailed Baltimore’s Super Bowl hopes. Henry’s $12 million salary is largely offset by bonuses, making him a cap‑friendly target for contenders. The New York Giants, whose coach John Harbaugh knows Henry from Baltimore, and the New England Patriots, linked to him through former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, emerge as the most plausible suitors. The Ravens must decide soon as a loss to Jacksonville could accelerate talks.
Week 9 reports indicate the New York Giants are the most aggressive pursuers of Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor. Sitting 4‑2‑1 atop the NFC East, the Giants aim to upgrade their defensive line and backfield for a division title push, with head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen reportedly targeting the three‑time Pro Bowler. Competing with the Vikings and Broncos, the Giants face a hurdle after trading a fifth‑round pick for JJ McCarthy, leaving limited draft capital. Yet insiders Jordan Schultz, Dan Graziano and Connor Hughes say the trade is plausible and could be the "cherry on top" for a title‑ready roster.
The Houston Texans bolster their defensive line by signing former practice‑squad DT Naquan Jones from the 49ers, replacing waived veteran Jaden Crumedy. Jones, who logged three games and two tackles with San Francisco, previously played over 100 snaps for Houston in 2025 and is expected to reinforce run stopping alongside Sheldon Rankins, Tommy Togiai, Kayden McDonald, and Logan Hall. The move follows Houston’s 27‑21 overtime loss to the New York Giants, prompting a push for interior depth. Additional roster tweaks include adding RB Joshua Pitsenberger and WR Daniel Sobkowicz to the practice squad while releasing RB Deuce Vaughn and DT Kyonte Hamilton.
The New York Giants may abandon the long‑rumored chase for Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor and instead target Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry in a late‑season blockbuster trade. Former Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale says head coach John Harbaugh could contact Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti to negotiate a deal that would give the 247‑pound bellcow a chance to finish his career in New York. Henry would add power‑running for short‑yardage and red‑zone situations, force defenses to stack the box and open up play‑action passing. The shift in focus could reshape NFL trade talks as the Giants push for the NFC East crown.
As the NFL trade deadline looms, ESPN insider Dan Graziano reports that the New York Giants are a top candidate to acquire RB Jonathan Taylor from the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, fresh from trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, are demanding hefty draft compensation, citing Taylor’s age (27) and contract status. Giants, eager to bolster their backfield and defensive line, have also eyed Jeffery Simmons and Vita Vea, indicating a busy week of potential moves.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio calls Giants rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy a “steal,” praising the New York acquisition after the 18‑year‑old’s performance against the Houston Texans on Oct. 25, 2026. The Giants obtained McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth‑round pick after Jaxson Dart’s season‑ending knee injury, securing a former first‑round talent without a premium price. Analysts suggest pairing him with a strong running game and selective passing to avoid excess pressure, especially ahead of the upcoming division clash with Philadelphia. Fangio’s endorsement highlights the trade’s value, but the true test remains McCarthy’s four‑quarter performance against the Eagles.