Milton Cut, But Confident Ahead | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys cut sixth-round QB Joe Milton to make room for a third running back, leaving Sam Howell as the backup. Milton, shocked by the move, remains upbeat and ready to bounce back — even considering a return to the practice squad where he’s got strong ties. Though he still believes he’s the best QB out there, he’s embracing the setback with resilience. The competition between Milton and Howell was tight — coach Brian Schottenheimer called it neck-and-neck — but Howell’s 18 career starts gave him the edge in the final preseason game. For a team focused on winning now, proven experience often trumps raw potential, making Howell the smarter choice as the backup. 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/d4e070a8aa61d2dc