Joe Milton III, who seemingly had the backup quarterback job locked down for the Dallas Cowboys, just got waived. This isn’t some quiet roster move, folks. This is after the guy showed out in preseason, tossing for 271 yards and two touchdowns across three appearances, even outshining Sam Howell in the process. Talk about a curveball right at the start of the season!
That “Surprise Move” Just Blew Up Dallas’s Depth Chart
Honestly, it raises eyebrows, right? Why would “America’s Team” ditch a third-year quarterback who showcased a powerful arm and precise passing, putting up solid numbers just a few weeks ago? Milton spent just over one year in Dallas, and it looked like he was settling in behind Dak Prescott. But the Cowboys wanted running back Emari Demercado, snagging him off waivers from the Chiefs. So, Milton got the boot to make space for Demercado on the roster. It’s a bold play, making such a significant move at the QB2 spot to bring in another running back, especially when Milton looked like he had the goods.
Dallas’s Defense Has to Show Up (and Our Hawks are Waiting!)
Now, let’s talk about the big picture for Dallas. They were 11-6 last year, but owner Jerry Jones was straight-up lamenting a defense that surrendered the *most points in the league* in 2025. Ouch. They’ve retooled extensively with veteran and rookie acquisitions, and there’s hope that new DC Christian Parker can get them to play “a lick of defense,” just average. Why does average matter so much? Because with what ought to be an explosive offense, an average defense could be enough firepower to get this team back atop the division and maybe even further than they’ve been in over three decades. Seriously, they haven’t seen a Super Bowl or NFC title game in more than thirty years!
And guess what? That “critical juncture” they’re talking about for Dallas? It’s December, and it includes a clash with *our* Seattle Seahawks, plus games against the Rams and Jaguars. You know our boys will be ready to give them a real taste of the Emerald City’s finest defense. The NFC East is no cakewalk either, with the Commanders facing a challenging early slate and the Eagles looking to reconfigure their offense. Dallas has got their work cut out for them.
So, with Joe Milton III out the door for a running back, Dallas is making some bold bets early in the season. Their defense has *got* to step up, especially if they wanna even dream about making it past December. We’ll be watching from the PNW, and you bet we’ll be circling that December matchup with our Hawks. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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