Cowboys face tough decision on backup quarterbacks Milton and Howell
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the final roster cuts on August 28, 2026, they are confronted with a difficult choice at the backup quarterback position behind Dak Prescott. Joe Milton III and Sam Howell have both showcased their abilities during the preseason, each presenting different advantages. Milton brings exceptional athleticism and arm talent, while Howell offers crucial experience from previous NFL games. The Cowboys will need to determine whether to keep both quarterbacks, risking depth in other positions, or let one go in order to secure stronger roster support elsewhere. The final decision could significantly impact the team’s depth and flexibility this season.
- •Cowboys final roster cuts are on August 28, 2026.
- •Joe Milton III shows athletic potential; Sam Howell has game experience.
- •Dallas must choose between keeping both or sacrificing depth elsewhere.
- •Only one quarterback typically plays significant snaps during games.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
"The San Francisco 49ers are approaching the final stages of the 2026 preseason with a roster that looks increasingly defined at the top but painfully unsettled underneath. With assistant head coach Chris Foerster helping steer daily operations during Kyle Shanahan’s recovery from an offseason vehicle accident, the exhibition slate provided really […] The post 49ers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dallas has spent the summer constructing a new defensive identity. Now, though, its most painful roster decision could come at the position that gets the least amount of playing time. Behind Dak Prescott , the Cowboys have two fundamentally different answers in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell. Both have made compelling cases to remain in the […] The post Cowboys' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:58 AM49ers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
The San Francisco 49ers are approaching the final stages of the 2026 preseason with a roster that looks increasingly defined at the top but painfully unsettled underneath. With assistant head coach Chris Foerster helping steer daily operations during Kyle Shanahan’s recovery from an offseason vehicle accident, the exhibition slate provided really […] The post 49ers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:07 AMCowboys' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
Dallas has spent the summer constructing a new defensive identity. Now, though, its most painful roster decision could come at the position that gets the least amount of playing time. Behind Dak Prescott , the Cowboys have two fundamentally different answers in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell. Both have made compelling cases to remain in the […] The post Cowboys' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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