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Cowboys Sign Sam Howell to One-Year Deal for Quarterback Depth

The former Washington starter joins Dallas to compete for Dak Prescott’s backup role.

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Dec 20, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Howell (14) walks off the field after the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Multiple ESPN reporters, including Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler, reported the agreement, with financial terms not disclosed and no team comment yet.
  • Howell is expected to battle Joe Milton III and Will Grier to be the primary reserve behind Prescott in 2026.
  • The 25-year-old enters his fifth team in five seasons after stints with Washington, Seattle, Minnesota, and Philadelphia, where he did not play in 2025.
  • In 2023 with Washington, he started all 17 games and threw for 3,946 yards with 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions while taking a league-high sack total.
  • Dallas gains an experienced arm familiar with NFC East defenses in a short-term move that also removes depth from a division rival.