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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two Eagles veterans switched teams: Brett Toth signed with the San Francisco 49ers as a depth interior lineman after a 2025 season in Philly, while quarterback Sam Howell is reportedly signing with the Dallas Cowboys to compete for the QB2 role behind Dak Prescott (following a 2025 trade that briefly brought Howell to Philadelphia).
Quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell have made NFL history by being traded three times within their first four seasons, a rare feat in NFL history, highlighting their unique trading journeys compared to other notable players.
The Vikings traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Eagles and signed Carson Wentz as a backup, while also making draft capital moves; Howell, who has been traded multiple times recently, is expected to serve as a backup for the Eagles due to their injury issues at quarterback.
The Eagles traded for quarterback Sam Howell due to Tanner McKee's injury and waived Dorian Thompson-Robinson, leaving four quarterbacks on the roster ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline.
Sam Howell, a quarterback who was traded multiple times in recent months, was recently traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for draft picks. Howell, who previously played for the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks, has had a tumultuous NFL journey, including a challenging performance as a backup in Seattle. The Seahawks' quarterback room was significantly reshaped this spring, leading to Howell's latest trade.
The Minnesota Vikings reversed their initial decision and signed Carson Wentz, trading away Sam Howell, indicating they believe Wentz would have been a better choice from the start. Wentz, once a promising star, now has a chance to prove himself again as a backup for the Vikings after a career of ups and downs. The team also signed undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, who may be cut soon.
The Philadelphia Eagles, after trading for quarterback Sam Howell to serve as a backup and emergency option, may still be looking to bolster their defense by trading for an edge rusher like Travon Walker or Jaelan Phillips, with potential trade details and strategic considerations discussed.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded for quarterback Sam Howell, making it unlikely that former Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord will make the team's NFL roster this season.
The Vikings restructured their quarterback roster by trading Sam Howell to the Eagles and signing veteran QB Carson Wentz, aiming to strengthen their backup options behind J.J. McCarthy, while also acquiring draft picks and cap space for future moves.
The Vikings traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Eagles and signed Carson Wentz as a backup, strengthening their quarterback roster for the upcoming season.