FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ seek for a backup quarterback to Dak Prescott has landed on Joe Milton III.
The Cowboys acquired Milton and a 2025 seventh-round decide (No. 217) from the New England Patriots for a 2025 fifth-round decide (No. 171) on Thursday.
Talks between the golf equipment began a number of weeks in the past and escalated this week throughout the NFL’s annual assembly at The Breakers resort in Palm Seaside, Florida.
The Cowboys’ want for a backup rose after Cooper Rush signed a two-year cope with the Baltimore Ravens that assured him $4.2 million. Earlier in free company, the Cowboys focused Jacoby Brissett, per sources, however he signed with the Arizona Cardinals. The Cowboys have been additionally taking a look at Drew Lock, who spent final yr with the New York Giants.
Final season, the Cowboys had conversations with Trey Lance relating to an extension after Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring damage, however these didn’t go anyplace. Lance began the ultimate recreation of the 2024 season and at the moment stays unsigned.
Milton, who was a sixth-round decide final yr, performed in New England’s season finale, main the Patriots to a win towards the Buffalo Payments. He accomplished 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a landing whereas additionally operating for one more rating.
Earlier than the commerce, the Cowboys had solely Will Grier behind Prescott on the roster.
Prescott, who has missed video games in 4 of the previous 5 seasons due to damage, is coming off surgical procedure to restore a torn hamstring suffered midseason towards the Atlanta Falcons. His rehab has gone effectively, however the Cowboys count on to restrict him some throughout the offseason program.
“I do not know the definition of what full participation would possibly imply. Everyone shall be sensible about it,” proprietor and common supervisor Jerry Jones mentioned Tuesday. “For me, he is each bit underneath the circumstances, on schedule to prepare in a really prudent manner for us to have the yr we need to have. I believe he is on the brink of go. He must be there well timed, have the ability to execute individually and in group and what’s required for lots of spring. He ought to have the ability to do issues inside purpose so far as threat is worried in coaching camp.”
Milton was the Patriots’ third-string quarterback final season behind starter Drake Maye, drafted within the first spherical final yr, and Brissett. The Patriots signed a brand new backup in free company final month in quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
