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Dallas Cowboys finalize backup QB and roster cuts

Overview

The Dallas Cowboys have concluded their preseason roster competition, officially naming Sam Howell as the primary backup to Dak Prescott.

The decision follows a highly competitive battle with Joe Milton III. While Milton showed significant promise early in the preseason, including a strong performance against the Arizona Cardinals, a less productive final outing against the New Orleans Saints—where he completed 8 of 15 passes for 92 yards—preceded his release. Coach Brian Schottenheimer characterized the competition between Milton and Howell as ‘neck and neck’ prior to the final roster moves.

As the team finalized its 53-man depth chart, the Cowboys waived Milton, though he may remain with the organization if he clears waivers and joins the practice squad. To bolster the roster during these cuts, the team claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers. Other players, such as wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and outside linebacker Sam Williams, also saw their standings improve due to preseason performances as the team approached the final cut deadline.

Entities

Brian Schottenheimer · Joe Milton III · Dallas Cowboys · Cleveland Browns · CeeDee Lamb

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Joe Milton III emerges as preseason standout for Dallas Cowboys

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III has emerged as a preseason standout, creating a tight competition with Sam Howell for the backup role and raising his potential trade value.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Dallas Cowboys face roster decisions amid Dak Prescott injury scare

    The Dallas Cowboys face critical roster decisions ahead of the regular season, highlighted by Dak Prescott's brief injury scare and Joe Milton III's rising competition for the backup quarterback role.

Sources

bloggingtheboys.com · canalstreetchronicles.com · essentiallysports.com · heavy.com · musicals.nl · si.com · sportal.com.au · thelandryhat.com

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