Overview
- He signed a one-year deal in mid-March and is set to compete with Joe Milton III for the primary backup job.
- Howell told team media he wants to make Dallas a long-term home, calling it an opportunity to develop his game.
- He pointed to Schottenheimer’s quarterback track record as a key draw and praised Prescott’s command of the offense.
- A fifth-round pick in 2022, Howell started for Washington in 2023 with 3,946 passing yards but led the league with 21 interceptions and 63 sacks.
- He grew up a Cowboys fan who watched Tony Romo and later Prescott, and he arrives after Dallas released Will Grier to reshape the depth chart.