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Sam Howell Becomes Cowboys Backup QB
Sam Howell won the Cowboys’ backup quarterback job behind Dak Prescott after edging out Joe Milton, who was waived, leaving Howell as the sole reserve on the 53-man roster for Week 1. Teammates and coaches praised Howell’s leadership and the benefit of competition in earning the role.
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About Joe Milton
Joseph Jay Milton III is an American professional football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and Tennessee Volunteers before being selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Everything about Joe Milton →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 6, 2000