Cowboys Cut Milton Despite Strong Preseason | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys surprise fans by waiving QB Joe Milton III after a strong preseason, opting instead to carry just two quarterbacks — with Sam Howell getting the backup nod. Despite Milton’s impressive stats — 67% completion, 400+ yards, 3 TDs, zero picks — and even offering him a potential return to the practice squad, the team prioritized roster depth. Reports suggest trade interest was low, hinting they may have hoped he’d go unclaimed for a future move. Coach Schottenheimer emphasized building the strongest roster possible, even as Milton showed clear growth from his rookie year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e306c2008f5aa296