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Dallas waived QB Joe Milton but signed him to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers, keeping him in the organization as the Cowboys shuffled QB depth behind Dak Prescott; Sam Howell won the backup job, while Milton shined in the preseason (29-for-43, 378 yards, 3 TD), leaving his future with Dallas uncertain as they prepare for the season opener against the Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Joe Milton to their practice squad, making him the team’s third QB behind Dak Prescott and Sam Howell. Milton, who was acquired from New England in 2025, served as Prescott’s backup last season, and his strong three-preseason games (29 of 43 for 378 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs) helped keep him in the mix behind the two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
Ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton cleared waivers after Dallas released him to open a roster spot, making him free to sign with any NFL team. Dallas reportedly would welcome a reunion and even consider him for a third quarterback or the practice squad, while ESPN noted interest from other teams. Milton impressed in the 2026 preseason (29-for-43, 378 yards, three TDs, 0 INT in five games) and is a 2024 sixth-round pick who could land elsewhere or return to Dallas if not claimed.
Quarterback Joe Milton cleared waivers after being waived by the Dallas Cowboys, becoming a free agent who can sign with any team on an active roster or practice squad. While unlikely to land on an active roster, the Cowboys reportedly want him on their practice squad, and other teams could pursue him. The 26-year-old quarterback previously played at Michigan and Tennessee and was a 2024 sixth-round pick by the Patriots before a later trade to Dallas.
Dallas cut quarterback Joe Milton on Monday after a training camp that suggested he could become a long‑term backup. Reports say the Cowboys received trade calls but did not pursue a Milton trade, instead hoping he would clear waivers for a possible return to the practice squad. The move is criticized as contradictory to Milton’s strong camp and preseason showing and is contrasted with other roster decisions that shielded players like Milton’s contemporaries, prompting questions about the team’s development strategy.
Dallas released quarterback Joe Milton III after preseason struggles and an insider’s claim that Milton was “focused on the wrong things,” suggesting a focus gap more than lack of talent. Milton flashed at times but went 8-of-15 for 92 yards in the final preseason game, while Sam Howell performed better. The move comes with Dak Prescott still the starter, Milton on a low-cost rookie deal, and no draft capital returned after Dallas previously acquired him. Emari Demercado was claimed off waivers on the same day.
Dallas waived quarterback Joe Milton, with a path to possibly rejoining the team on the practice squad if he clears waivers; Sam Howell remains the Cowboys’ QB2 behind Dak Prescott after Milton competed for the backup job during the preseason.
Joe Milton cleared NFL waivers after being cut from the Cowboys’ 53-man roster, leaving Dallas with leverage to re-sign him to the practice squad as their third quarterback; with Dak Prescott and Sam Howell on the roster, the Cowboys have signaled they’d welcome Milton back if he clears waivers, a decision driven by preseason performance and roster needs amid a new defensive scheme.
Dallas waived quarterback Joe Milton on Monday to clear a roster spot after adding Emari Demercado, with the plan to re-sign him to the practice squad as the team’s third quarterback behind Dak Prescott and Sam Howell. Milton impressed in the preseason (29 of 43 for 378 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT; 12 carries for 14 yards and a rushing TD), but Dallas will wait to see if he clears waivers before bringing him back. If not claimed, the Cowboys would welcome Milton back to the practice squad as their third QB.
Dallas is waiving quarterback Joe Milton, clearing the path for Sam Howell to remain as Dak Prescott’s backup. Milton, a 26-year-old former Patriots draft pick who came to Dallas in a trade, will hit waivers after a preseason battle for the QB2 role, with a potential return via the practice squad or a new team claiming him.
Dallas waived backup QB Joe Milton, making Sam Howell Prescott's backup. Milton, who has 424 passing yards, two TDs and two INTs in five games, is expected to draw interest from QB-needy teams such as the Dolphins, Titans and Jets as he seeks his next destination.
The Cowboys waived quarterback Joe Milton, dropping from three to two QBs on their 53-man roster and leaving Sam Howell as the only backup to Dak Prescott. Milton could return to the practice squad if he clears waivers. He went 29-of-43 for 378 yards and three touchdowns in the preseason, a performance coach Brian Schottenheimer praised. The move came as Dallas claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs, creating the space for Milton’s release.
Dallas' backup QB race between Joe Milton and Sam Howell remains neck-and-neck heading into the final preseason game, with Milton delivering two strong showings and Howell contributing plays. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the competition is close, and Dallas aims to minimize meaningful snaps for backups in the regular season, though Prescott's injury history keeps the discussion active as rosters trim to 53 by August 30.
Dallas rested most starters but still routed Arizona in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, with Joe Milton shining at QB (9-for-13, 179 yards, 2 TDs and a rushing TD); Jaishawn Barham and Malik Davis stood out on defense and in the run game; Jonathan Mingo contributed a 53-yard TD catch and even handled punt return duties; Drew Shelton struggled at left tackle, signaling Cowboys may add depth at tackle.
Dak Prescott remains the Cowboys' starter, but Joe Milton delivered a strong performance (9-of-13 for 179 yards and a TD) against the Cardinals, with Sam Howell also contributing, keeping the backup QB competition wide open and coach Brian Schottenheimer calling it 'long from over' as they head back to Frisco for more training camp days.