Overview
- The Cowboys chose Sam Howell as Dak Prescott’s primary backup after evaluating camp and preseason work and concluding Howell offered more consistent execution of the offense.
- Dallas waived Joe Milton during final roster moves to open a 53-man spot, and he went unclaimed on waivers before negotiating his next step.
- Multiple teams reportedly showed interest after Milton cleared waivers, but he opted to return to Dallas and signed with the Cowboys’ practice squad on Wednesday.
- The move lets Dallas retain Milton’s high-end arm talent and athletic upside without using an active roster spot, preserving flexibility to add position players to the 53-man roster.
- The sequence highlights NFL roster mechanics in plain terms: teams must cut to 53 players, players who clear waivers can sign to practice squads, and practice-squad QBs can be elevated if the team needs them.