Some had penciled in Joe Milton III as the backup quarterback to Dak Prescott, but the Dallas Cowboys had other ideas.
On Monday, the Cowboys waived Milton to make room for running back Emari Demecardo, whom they claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. The third-year QB is still eligible for the practice squad if he clears waivers. That’s a big if. Plenty of teams with backup QB questions (the Minnesota Vikings,
Miami Dolphins) would be interested in adding Milton through the waiver wire after a solid preseason.
Clearly, the Cowboys believe QB Sam Howell can get the job done if Prescott, who has suffered a fractured right thumb and hamstring tear over the past four seasons, misses more time. Dallas hopes that doesn’t happen, but if it does, Howell must reward the team’s confidence.
Waiving of Joe Milton III is a big gamble on Sam Howell
Howell delivered a steady performance in preseason, finishing 27-of-40 passing (67.5 percent, above average) for 314 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Dallas’ passing attack, however, was much more dynamic with strong-armed Milton.
