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The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world when they decided to release Joe Milton, opting for Sam Howell as their backup to Dak Prescott. Milton shined in the preseason, outperforming most quarterbacks statistically, and showed real growth from year one to two in Dallas' offense.
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Milton waived despite preseason shine; Howell chosen for better offensive execution.

Released by the Cowboys despite strong preseason performance and statistical outperformance of most quarterbacks; showed real growth from year one to two in Dallas' offense, but Schottenheimer opted for Sam Howell as QB2, citing Howell's superior execution of the offense in certain areas and greater NFL experience; Milton went unclaimed on waivers but Cowboys and Schottenheimer expressed significant interest in signing him to the practice squad.

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