Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) looks to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys: Joe Milton Lets Out Honest Feelings About Trade From Patriots

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Rex Villas | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 12:22 AM ET

Former Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Joe Milton is ready to begin the newest chapter in his still-young NFL career. Now with the Dallas Cowboys, Milton has a shot at becoming the team’s QB2, or as the main backup option for Dak Prescott, who is working his way back to full form following an injury debacle.

Milton started his pro career when he was selected in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. However, he only appeared in a game for the Pats in his rookie season, with New England operating mostly with Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett under center.

Milton opens up about moment he learned trade to Dallas Cowboys

Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

The 25-year-old Milton recently opened up about the time hea learned of his trade to Dallas.

“Was I surprised? Yes,” he said (via Patrik Walker of the Cowboys’ official website). “I kind of woke up around, like, 7 o’clock, to a call and I knew I was getting traded.”

“The only thing I could have done, well, the only thing I did at that moment was to thank God,” Milton said while wearing a trademark smile. “Coming here was a blessing. I didn’t know it was going to be here. … I didn’t know where I was going to end up.

With the Cowboys, Milton is expected to compete against Will Grier for the QB2 role.

Milton’s trade to the Cowboys, while not ideal for his QB1 dreams, offers him a chance to develop in a new football environment and behind a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback.

Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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