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Former Tennessee Vols QB Joe Milton gets a big scare shortly after receiving positive news from the Dallas Cowboys

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Aug 6, 2025 11:39 AM ET

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton received a bit of a scare on Tuesday just shortly after receiving some positive news from the Dallas Cowboys.

Milton, who is entering his first season with Dallas after spending his rookie year with the New England Patriots, was listed as the Cowboys' No. 2 quarterback on the team's first unofficial depth chart.

Dallas Cowboys’ first unofficial depth chart pic.twitter.com/pPf09gAMtm
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 5, 2025

Unfortunately for Milton, the former Vol exited practice early on Tuesday after hitting his thumb on a teammate's helmet.

The good news for Milton is that he was able to make a few throws after suffering the injury.

I was monitoring Joe Milton’s hand situation right when it happened appeared he jammed it a bit unclear if on a helmet etc but he was able to throw after etc https://t.co/On53m2wvNm pic.twitter.com/HNPlVhEy47
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) August 5, 2025

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer didn't seem too concerned about Milton's injury after practice. Milton, however, will undergo more testing just to be safe.

Backup QB Joe Milton struck the thumb of his passing hand on a helmet and did not finish practice for precautionary reasons with preseason game Saturday. More testing but Schottenheimer says initial prognosis is encouraging. pic.twitter.com/fj0dEM5Vdr
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) August 5, 2025

It sounds like there's a good chance that Milton avoided a serious injury, though we'll have to wait to see what the test results say to be sure.

The Cowboys will play their first preseason game on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams. We'll see if Milton is on the field for Dallas -- it's certainly a big opportunity for the former Tennessee standout.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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