Dallas Cowboys waive quarterback Joe Milton III after preseason
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys waived quarterback Joe Milton III on Monday following the conclusion of the NFL preseason. The team moved to part ways with the former Tennessee player after claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers. Milton III was originally selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft and was traded to the Cowboys in April 2025. During his collegiate career at Tennessee, he recorded 4,159 passing yards with 32 touchdowns over 29 appearances. If he clears waivers, he remains eligible to join the Dallas practice squad. The Cowboys are scheduled to open their regular season against the New York Giants on September 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- •The Cowboys waived Joe Milton III on Monday following the NFL preseason.
- •The team claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers in a corresponding move.
- •Joe Milton III could return to the Dallas practice squad if he clears waivers.
- •The Cowboys start the regular season against the Giants on September 13.
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys bring back fan-favorite QB Joe Milton
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Patriots QB Joe Milton Makes Decision After Interest From ‘Most NFL Teams’
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton Gets Another Chance for NFL Career
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Milton III’s strange journey lands him back with Dallas Cowboys
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys waive quarterback Joe Milton III after NFL preseason
"The New England Patriots moved on from Joe Milton more than a year ago, but the former sixth-round pick remains one of the more interesting branches of the team’s recent quarterback tree.Milton’s latest career turn came Wednesday, when NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Dallas Cowboys were signing him to their practice squad after […] The post Ex-Patriots QB Joe Milton Makes Decision After Interest From ‘Most NFL Teams’ appeared first on HEAVY.
"Dallas Cowboys bring fan favorite quarterback back by signing him to practice squad. The post Ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton Gets Another Chance for NFL Career appeared first on HEAVY.
"While testing the waters of free agency, Milton drew interest from other teams but ultimately wanted to return to the Cowboys.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:21 PMDallas Cowboys bring back fan-favorite QB Joe Milton
While testing the waters of free agency, Milton drew interest from other teams but ultimately wanted to return to the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:25 AMEx-Patriots QB Joe Milton Makes Decision After Interest From ‘Most NFL Teams’
The New England Patriots moved on from Joe Milton more than a year ago, but the former sixth-round pick remains one of the more interesting branches of the team’s recent quarterback tree.Milton’s latest career turn came Wednesday, when NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Dallas Cowboys were signing him to their practice squad after […] The post Ex-Patriots QB Joe Milton Makes Decision After Interest From ‘Most NFL Teams’ appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:12 AMEx-Cowboys QB Joe Milton Gets Another Chance for NFL Career
Dallas Cowboys bring fan favorite quarterback back by signing him to practice squad. The post Ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton Gets Another Chance for NFL Career appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:12 PMJoe Milton III’s strange journey lands him back with Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback Joe Milton III cleared waivers and the Dallas Cowboys added him back to their practice squad as QB3.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:47 PMCowboys waive quarterback Joe Milton III after NFL preseason
Dallas quarterback Joe Milton III waived after NFL preseason.
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