Cowboys Cut Quarterback Joe Milton; Dolphins, Titans, Jets Emerge as Potential Destinations
The Dallas Cowboys have released backup quarterback Joe Milton, who was acquired via trade last offseason and had initially made the 53-man roster. Sam Howell will now serve as Dak Prescott's primary backup. Several teams lacking quarterback depth, including Miami, Tennessee, and the New York Jets, are seen as possible landing spots for Milton.
The Cowboys’ decision to part with Joe Milton clears the path for Sam Howell to back up Dak Prescott. Milton had joined Dallas via a trade last offseason and initially secured a roster spot, but the team ultimately chose Howell’s experience over Milton’s raw arm strength.
Milton now enters a free-agent market where quarterback-needy clubs may take a flier. Miami, Tennessee, and the Jets all lack proven depth behind their starters, making them plausible fits for a player with limited but intriguing NFL tape. His release also signals Dallas’s confidence in Howell as the primary insurance option.
This roster move could ripple through the NFL’s quarterback landscape, affecting team depth charts and practice-squad decisions. Fans in Miami, Tennessee, and New York may see their front offices weigh Milton’s upside against his inconsistency. For Milton, it’s a chance to revive his career, while the Cowboys’ choice may shape how other teams evaluate backup value. The broader impact is modest but real, influencing preseason expectations and late-waiver strategies across the league.