Dallas Cowboys waive quarterback Joe Milton III after preseason roster decisions

The Dallas Cowboys waived quarterback Joe Milton III on Monday to accommodate the addition of running back Emari Demercado, who was claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. Milton served as the backup to Dak Prescott in 2025 and participated in the team’s final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Despite his performance, where he completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, the team decided to finalize Sam Howell as the primary backup signal caller. The organization acknowledged the progress Milton displayed in his understanding of the offense and his downfield accuracy. Reports indicate the team may look to add Milton to their practice squad if he clears the waiver process. Milton was originally selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

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