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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 8
Cowboys List Sam Howell As Only Backup Behind Dak Prescott
FRISCO, Texas — Two quarterbacks appear on the Dallas Cowboys’ unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. Dak Prescott is the starter. Sam Howell is behind him, and no third name is listed.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 8
Joe Milton Didn't Hold Back About 'Shocking' Cowboys Cut: 'I'm Still the Best Quarterback'
We almost saw the end of the Joe Milton era in Dallas after the Cowboys cut the former sixth-round pick after cutdown day. The Cowboys initially kept two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster because of how close the battle for QB2 was between Milton and Sam Howell.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 2
Sam Howell Says He Doesn't Know Why Cowboys Chose Him Over Joe Milton III
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell said Wednesday he has not had many conversations with Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer about why the backup quarterback job went his way, and that he does not know what went into the decision.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 2
Sam Howell Says Dak Prescott Was Part Of Why He Signed With Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell will open the season as Dak Prescott‘s backup. The Dallas Cowboys waived Joe Milton III on Monday to create a roster spot for running back Emari Demercado, claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs, and the move left Howell as the second of two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2
Cowboys bring back Joe Milton on practice squad
The Dallas Cowboys surprised many of their fans on Sunday when they decided to cut quarterback Joe Milton and make Sam Howell the backup to Dak Prescott.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 1
Why Cowboys should move quickly to re-sign QB Joe Milton III to practice squad
The Dallas Cowboys could soon re-sign Milton. They shouldn't pass on that opportunity.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1
Cowboys Waive QB Joe Milton
SEPTEMBER 1: Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said (via Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports) the team hopes to bring Milton back by signing him to its practice squad if possible.
Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1
Cowboys’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season
The Dallas Cowboys planted their backup quarterback room flag with Sam Howell. And they’ve already made a potentially significant trade. But here is the Cowboys’ biggest mistake on roster cutdown day ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / September 1
'Sam Howell Is Trash': NFL Legend Rips Cowboys for Cutting Joe Milton From 53-Man Roster
On Monday, August 31, the Dallas Cowboys had to make some tough decisions. They decided to keep Sam Howell as the quarterback behind Dak Prescott. This move did not sit well with Roddy White, who took a stand for preseason standout Joe Milton, who was cut from the 53-man roster.
Dallas Cowboys News / Field Level Media / August 31
Sam Howell to be Cowboys’ QB2; Joe Milton waived
Sam Howell, a former starting quarterback for an NFC East rival, has won the race to be Dak Prescott's backup in Dallas. The Cowboys waived veteran backup QB Joe Milton on Monday, one day after keeping three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster at the cutdown deadline.
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / August 31
The Dallas Cowboys just made their most shocking cut of 2026, but there’s a very reasonable explanation for it
The Dallas Cowboys just waived QB Joe Milton one day after he made the 53-man roster. It’s their most shocking cut of the year yet, but there’s a simple explanation for it.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 31
Cowboys' unexpected Joe Milton III move a big gamble on fellow QB Sam Howell
Some had penciled in Milton as the backup quarterback to Dak Prescott, but the Dallas Cowboys had other ideas.
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31
Cowboys To Waive QB Joe Milton
A robust trade market emerged for Joe Milton last year, but the Cowboys will send the strong-armed backup to waivers. Dallas is cutting Milton on Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29
Sam Howell Opens Up On Cowboys Future After 2-TD Preseason Finale
ARLINGTON, Texas — Sam Howell is on his fifth NFL team in five seasons. He spent Friday night making the case that the Dallas Cowboys should be the one that keeps him.
Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / August 28
Cowboys face tricky $2.5M decision on QB Sam Howell as backup battle heats up
The Dallas Cowboys have a fascinating roster decision looming as they prepare to finalize their 53-man roster by August 30. Quarterback Sam Howell, signed to a one-year fully guaranteed contract worth $2.5 million this offseason, finds himself in a heated competition with Joe Milton for the backup role behind Dak Prescott.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 27
Sam Howell Gets Final Opportunity In Cowboys Backup QB Battle
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys have not started looking at the New Orleans Saints and will begin Thursday, two days before the preseason finale.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27
Final preseason weekend could decide these three quarterback battles
Most established starters will spend the final preseason weekend watching from the sideline, but several quarterback battles remain unsettled.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27
Projected Trade Value For Joe Milton, Sam Howell Detailed By Cowboys Insider
The Dallas Cowboys have Joe Milton and Sam Howell competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott this offseason and one of them is likely to be let go once that battle is decided.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 24
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer hasn't determined winner of QB2 battle, but answer looks clear
Joe Milton III has shined in preseason, but Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer isn't handing him the backup quarterback job yet. This offseason,
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24
Cowboys Undecided On Backup QB
Joe Milton has fared well during preseason action so far, but he is not yet assured of the Cowboys’ backup quarterback spot. Sam Howell is still in contention for the gig at this time.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23
Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes quarterback gamble even harder to defend
The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason knowing their decision to move on from Kyler Murray would place enormous pressure on the rest of the roster. Saturday’s 34-13 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys showed why that quarterback gamble could unravel quickly.
Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 20
Howell vs. Milton: Cowboys QB2 Battle Stays Tight
The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a clear answer in the race to back up Dak Prescott after the first game of the preseason, but Sam Howell and Joe Milton gave them some things to think about.
NFL News / Inside The Star / July 8
Don’t be shocked if Sam Howell wins the QB2 role
Look, we are right in the area of waiting for the training camp to get here to give us some more interesting things to talk about. Let me be the first to say I like it this way because that means Jerry Jones has given us no drama to worry about, and this is a great thing.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 29
Cowboys will have a true 'battle' for key position in OTAs
The Cowboys were one of the most aggressive teams this offseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2025
Seahawks complete another trade involving a QB
The Seattle Seahawks have made some significant moves at the quarterback position this offseason, and they traded away another signal-caller during the NFL Draft.
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