The Dallas Cowboys waive quarterback Joe Milton, clearing a roster spot and keeping Sam Howell as Dak Prescott’s backup for the upcoming season. Multiple outlets report that Howell is set to serve in that role when the regular season begins, including the Sept. 13 game against the New York Giants.
The reports place the decision in context of Milton’s recent time with Dallas. Yahoo Sports notes that Milton spent last season as a backup in Dallas and appeared in four games. The Athletic similarly frames the move as one that directly affects the depth chart behind Prescott, positioning Howell as the backup for the season opener. Yardbarker characterizes the choice as unexpected, noting that some observers may have anticipated Milton would remain in the backup role.
While the outlets differ slightly in framing—one focusing on roster implications, another on Milton’s prior usage, and a third describing the decision as a surprise—each agrees on the core outcome: Milton is waived and Howell remains the backup behind Prescott.
