Overview
- Dallas elected to carry Sam Howell as the primary backup to Dak Prescott after a close preseason competition, with coaches citing Howell’s steadier execution in practices and preseason work.
- Joe Milton was waived after the roster cut and cleared the waiver wire without being claimed by another team.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and COO Stephen Jones both said the Cowboys want Milton back in the organization, with an eye toward re-signing him if he agrees.
- Milton now faces a choice between returning to Dallas, likely on the practice squad, or exploring opportunities as a free agent where he could compete for a 53-man role.
- The decision reflects a broader roster strategy that prioritized players who can contribute immediately and shows how waiver and practice‑squad rules shape teams’ efforts to retain developing talent.