Dak Prescott on getting Joe Milton back: “It means a lot. Just me, personally, I thought he would’ve been picked up in waivers. Fortunate for us, we got a hell of a player back and a guy that makes our room better, a guy that makes our team better.” (@jonmachota)

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 4, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

The source notes that Joe Milton was waived and given the chance to sign elsewhere on a practice squad, suggesting the Panthers did not view him as a viable backup option and preferred to keep Pickett as the primary backup.

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PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Joe Milton cleared waivers and returned to the Cowboys practice squad. Starting QB Dak Prescott expressed enthusiasm about Milton's return, saying 'It means a lot. Obviously, me just personally, I thought he would've gotten picked up in the waivers. Fortunate for us, we got a hell of a player back and a guy that makes our room better, a guy that makes our team better. His spirit, just the way that he approaches the day… he's a hell of a dude, a hell of a competitor.' Milton's return solidifies the Cowboys' three-deep quarterback room heading into the 2026 season.

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PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026Blogging The Boys

Joe Milton cleared waivers and returned to the Cowboys practice squad after some uncertainty about whether he would return. Dak Prescott expressed strong support, saying Milton 'makes our room better' and 'makes our team better,' and noting he was surprised Milton wasn't picked up by another team.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source uses Joe Milton as an example of a player to remain patient with, advising against reactionary moves following recent roster changes.

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PositiveNewsSep 3, 2026SleeperNFL

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Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says he was “elated” to have QB Joe Milton on the practice squad: “We’re thrilled to get him back. He’s gonna continue to get better.” (@jonmachota)

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Blogging The Boys

Waived by the Cowboys during the 53-man roster cutdown process. This move was part of the team's roster adjustments following the initial roster submission.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Joe Milton was released by the Cowboys on Monday after initially being kept on the 53-man roster, losing the backup quarterback competition to Sam Howell. He subsequently went unclaimed on waivers and was signed to the practice squad on Wednesday, indicating he will not be the primary backup to Dak Prescott to start the 2026 season.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Blogging The Boys

Joe Milton lost the backup quarterback competition to Sam Howell and was released from the 53-man roster on Monday, though he was subsequently signed to the Cowboys practice squad as a free agent after going unclaimed on waivers. This represents a clear depth chart demotion for the 2026 season.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Footballguys

Milton was traded from the Patriots to the Cowboys, illustrating that teams are willing to move backup QBs, which supports Waldman's argument that Anthony Richardson could be traded from the Colts.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton was demoted to the practice squad after losing the backup quarterback competition to Sam Howell; he served as the No. 2 quarterback last season but will now be third on the depth chart behind Dak Prescott and Howell.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Joe Milton was waived during roster cuts early in the week when Dallas claimed Emari Demercado, then re-signed to the Cowboys practice squad per Adam Schefter. Milton had flourished during the preseason but lost the backup quarterback role to Sam Howell behind Dak Prescott; the Cowboys brought him back to the practice squad as a contingency option.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Blogging The Boys

Milton was waived during roster cuts early in the week when Dallas claimed Emari Demercado, losing the backup QB competition to Sam Howell behind Dak Prescott. However, the Cowboys re-signed him to their practice squad, giving Dallas another solid option at quarterback in case of injury.

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PositiveNewsSep 2, 2026SleeperNFL

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He’s back. The Cowboys are re-signing QB Joe Milton to their practice squad, per @AdamSchefter

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Joe Milton to sign with Cowboys practice squad, per @tommy_yarrish.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Blogging The Boys

Released by Cowboys despite strong preseason performance (29-of-43, 378 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, including 179-yard, 2-TD game vs. Arizona with a 70-yard TD pass). Cowboys valued Sam Howell's readiness and starting experience (17 games for Washington in 2023) over Milton's upside, viewing him as a developmental project with only four career regular-season appearances. Milton was the backup choice if Dak Prescott misses time, but Cowboys preferred Howell's proven experience. Milton cleared waivers and is a free agent; Cowboys expressed interest in practice squad return but Milton's acceptance remains unclear.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Cowboys valued Sam Howell's readiness and experience over Milton's upside, viewing Milton as a project. Howell started all 17 games for Washington in 2023, while Milton has only four regular-season appearances in his career. The source indicates the Cowboys chose the quarterback they appear to trust more if Prescott misses time.

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PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason, including a 179-yard, two-touchdown performance against Arizona with a 70-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Mingo. The source notes his preseason was 'good enough to make the decision difficult,' highlighting his cannon arm as an intriguing developmental trait since entering the NFL.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

After over a year of development with Brian Schottenheimer, Klayton Adams, and Steve Shimko, as well as being Dak Prescott's primary backup all of last year, Milton was apparently demoted to QB3 in favor of free-agent pickup Sam Howell. Milton cleared waivers and is now a free agent; the source notes that given the state of QB play in the NFL, especially among second-stringers, Milton feels like one of the 64-best options in the league, but his waiver clearance raises questions about what coaches and decision-makers think of him.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Hogs Haven

Milton lost the Cowboys backup quarterback competition to Sam Howell and has cleared waivers to become a free agent; he has appeared in only five games since entering the league and hasn't started any game technically, though he played the majority of a Week 17 game against the Bills with the Patriots in his rookie season.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton lost the Cowboys backup quarterback competition to Sam Howell and has cleared waivers to become a free agent. Since entering the league in 2022, Milton has appeared in only five games and has not started any game technically, though he played the majority of a Week 17 game against the Bills with the Patriots in his rookie season.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026The Phinsider

The source suggests Miami Dolphins should sign Joe Milton as a free agent after Dallas Cowboys waived him. Milton's profile fits Miami's foundation-building mode as a talented young player to develop; the Dolphins already have starter Malik Willis and backups Kyle McCord and Brady Cook, but the source argues Milton should still be brought in as part of the quarterback development strategy.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source suggests Miami Dolphins should sign Joe Milton as a free agent after he was waived by Dallas Cowboys. Poupart argues Milton fits the Dolphins' profile of a young talented player to develop as part of establishing a foundation and identity, noting the Dolphins are not in win-now mode but rather in a mode of finding talented young players to become major contributors down the road. Milton's waiver period ended Tuesday with no claims, making him available to any team.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton was released by the Cowboys despite strong preseason performance, outperforming most quarterbacks statistically and showing growth from year one to two in Dallas' offense. However, Schottenheimer and team leadership expressed significant interest in signing him back to the practice squad, indicating the team values his development potential.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Blogging The Boys

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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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Joe Milton cleared waivers and became a free agent; the source notes he has skills and should find a job somewhere in the NFL.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Windy City Gridiron

QB cleared waivers and became a free agent; the source notes Milton should find a job somewhere because he has skills.

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PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton delivered an impressive preseason performance, completing 29-for-43 passing attempts (67.4%) for 378 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions across preseason games. In five regular season NFL games, he has completed 69.8% of his passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NFL team after the Cowboys released him to make roster room. The Cowboys and head coach Brian Schottenheimer are 'absolutely' interested in re-signing him, with executive vice president Stephen Jones stating 'Joe obviously played really good in the preseason games' and 'We really liked his performance.' Milton could rejoin Dallas' practice squad if not claimed by another team.

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PositiveValueSep 1, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The source expresses shock that the Cowboys cut Milton after a strong preseason (29-for-43, 200+ yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs). He is described as having the strongest arm in the league and is considered a better immediate starter than J.J. McCarthy by the analysts.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

After clearing waivers with no team claiming him, Milton is now a free agent eligible to sign with any team's practice squad; Brian Schottenheimer indicated the Cowboys would 'absolutely' want to re-sign him to their practice squad, though it remains unclear if Milton will accept the offer or seek opportunity elsewhere.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Milton was demoted from QB2 to QB3 on the Cowboys depth chart in favor of free-agent pickup Sam Howell, despite having spent over a year developing under Brian Schottenheimer and serving as Dak Prescott's primary backup the previous season.

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NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026Blogging The Boys

Despite clearing waivers, Milton is viewed as one of the 64-best quarterback options in the NFL, suggesting he retains some league-wide regard despite his demotion and the lack of waiver claims; his value as a backup or practice squad option remains contingent on finding a team with more opportunity than Dallas currently offers.

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