Cowboys Cut Milton, Why Howell? | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas cuts ties with QB Joe Milton, paving the way for Sam Howell to become Dak Prescott’s primary backup. While Milton showed promise in preseason, Dallas opted for Howell’s 18 career starts over Milton’s limited NFL experience. Chad Johnson speculated the move was to avoid fan/media pressure if Prescott falters — but reality suggests the Cowboys prioritize reliability over hype. With Prescott at MVP-level and elite weapons like Pickens and Lamb, any major slump would signal deeper issues, not just backup chatter. Milton’s lack of game tape and absence of trade interest further confirm he wasn’t seen as a long-term solution — Howell’s proven track record makes him the smarter, safer choice now. 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/b3d234626230a1c3