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ArticleTanner McKee benched: Joe Milton is the Eagles’ new starting quarterback
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The Cowboys then brought in former Eagles quarterback Sam Howell to compete with Milton for the backup QB job during the 2026 offseason. Despite logging some impressive preseason numbers (67.4% completion, 3 TD to 0 INT, 118.2 passer rating), the Cowboys waived Milton and went with Howell instead.
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Howell won Cowboys backup competition over Milton with strong preseason numbers.

Howell was brought in by the Cowboys to compete with Milton for the backup QB job during the 2026 offseason; despite logging impressive preseason numbers (67.4% completion, 3 TD/0 INT, 118.2 passer rating), the Cowboys waived Milton and retained Howell instead.

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