Milton Cut After Preseason Struggles | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys surprise fans by cutting QB Joe Milton III after a shaky preseason finale, despite his 70-yard bomb and initial hype. While he started against the Saints, completing just 8 of 15 passes for 92 yards, backup Sam Howell dominated with 12-of-18, 155 yards, and two TDs — exactly the efficiency the staff wanted. The move also saved $2M in dead cap by avoiding a Howell release, while Milton’s rookie deal made him cheaper to cut. A fifth-round pick traded for him in April 2025? Gone for nothing. In the NFL, flashes don’t always translate — consistency in critical moments is everything. 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/7a9ba8ae8bdc3119