The New England Patriots traded quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round compensatory pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The decision, according to head coach Mike Vrabel, was based on expectations that Milton's playing time would decrease during the offseason. Milton, who was drafted in the sixth round in 2023, briefly showcased talent during his debut season, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards in a game against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots now focus on the quarterback duo of Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs, with existing optimism about their roles.
We felt like his reps were going to be decreased as we worked through the offseason. We're going to try to do what's best for the team.
Milton, 25, arrived in the sixth round as the No. 193 overall pick last spring. He waited until Jan. 5 to make his official NFL debut.
The opportunity to be second-in-command behind Dak Prescott is ahead in the NFC East. Yet the depth chart in Foxborough moves forward with veteran Joshua Dobbs.
Excited to move forward with Drake and Josh. That's going to be a tough one for me to continue to say over and over.
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