Jerry Jones expressed excitement about acquiring Joe Milton from the Patriots, emphasizing his potential after a satisfactory performance. In his preseason debut, Milton wasn't impressive, completing 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and one interception, but he led two touchdown drives. Despite this, he has received praise from Dak Prescott and is now the Cowboys’ second-string quarterback. The Patriots traded Milton for a draft pick after surprising decisions about their backup quarterback situation.
I really have to pinch myself that we got him after the last game that he had up there, starting there for New England. I'm just excited that we had a chance to get him.
Milton completed 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and one interception to go with a 68.6 passer rating and 22 rushing yards in the Cowboys' 31-21 loss to the Rams.
Milton received high marks from Dak Prescott and others in the opening weeks of training camp, leading him to be listed as Dallas' second-string quarterback.
New England moved Milton, along with a sixth-round pick, to Dallas for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after signing Josh Dobbs to back up Drake Maye.
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