Cowboys waive Milton; Howell positioned as Dak Prescott’s backup

Dallas waived quarterback Joe Milton III after claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs. Milton flashed in three preseason games but was outplayed for the backup job by Sam Howell behind Dak Prescott, leading to the waiver move after Demercado’s arrival. Howell is now in line to back up Prescott, while Milton, a 2024 sixth-round pick, is expected to draw interest on the waiver wire and could potentially be re-signed by Dallas if he clears.