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the Cowboys gave up a late-round pick (no. 171) for an early seventh-round pick (no. 217). That's essentially a 46-spot move back on Day 3 of the 2025 draft. Like we said, almost nothing.
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Milton acquired for minimal cost (46-spot pick swap); $1M/year rookie deal gives Cowboys two-year control.

The Cowboys acquired Milton from the Patriots for minimal draft capital—a Day 3 pick swap of 46 spots (trading pick 171 for pick 217)—essentially costing nothing. JJ Zachariason emphasizes this was 'almost nothing' compared to the failed Trey Lance trade, which cost a fourth-round pick. Milton is now on a cheap rookie deal with $1 million per year salary, giving the Cowboys player control for the next two seasons. The low acquisition cost combined with his recent performance improvements makes this a highly efficient backup quarterback solution.

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