Joe Milton went unclaimed on waivers, but get this: the Dallas Cowboys, who just waived him, are already talking about getting him back on their practice squad! Both COO/co-owner Stephen Jones and head coach Brian Schottenheimer have made it super clear they want the signal-caller back in the mix, with Jones dropping hints on the DLLS Cowboys podcast and Schottenheimer spilling his feelings to reporters. Talk about a plot twist!
The Roster Rollercoaster for Dallas’ Quarterbacks
So, here’s how this whole thing went down. Milton actually *made* the 53-man roster after cuts were announced last Sunday. But then, Dallas decided to claim running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, and that changed everything for the QB room. Initially, the Cowboys were rolling with three quarterbacks: starter Dak Prescott, Milton, and Sam Howell. It was a real head-scratcher trying to figure out who’d back up Prescott, especially with Schottenheimer himself saying, “We’re still piecing the puzzle together, and that’s where this thing is very fluid.” This whole situation has been a wild ride for Dallas fans.
The QB2 Battle and a Hard Decision
Ultimately, the Cowboys chose Sam Howell as their QB2, making a switch from 2025 when Milton held that spot. Schottenheimer laid it out plain: “I think when we looked at the whole body of work, we just felt like Sam had done a little bit more in terms of executing the offense in certain areas.” Still, Schottenheimer said choosing Howell was a “very, very hard decision,” and it’s easy to see why when you look at the numbers. Milton had a killer preseason, completing 29-of-43 passes for a 67.4 percent completion rate, 378 yards, and three touchdowns. Howell was right there, too, going 27-of-40 for 67.5 percent, 314 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Despite Howell getting the nod, the Cowboys still absolutely want Milton back. Schottenheimer even said, “To have Joe Milton back would be incredible… We’ve shown that we know how to develop him. I think him being in this system for another year would be amazing.” He knows Milton should have choices, but the desire for him to return is absolutely there.
Dallas kicks off their regular season on Sunday, September 13, against the New York Giants. It’ll be interesting to see if they can bring Milton back for that crucial depth at quarterback. Stay tuned!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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