DAL Joe Milton
NFL player. Position: QB. Team: DAL.
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
2026 Outlook
Milton enters his second season with the Cowboys as the incumbent backup QB to Dak Prescott. After spending his rookie 2024 season with New England, he was acquired via trade in 2025 and spent the year in Dallas' system, gaining familiarity with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's schemes. Milton has completed 69.8% of his passes with a 90.4 passer rating in limited playing time, showing promising efficiency in garbage time and preseason action. Now competing against free-agent signing Sam Howell for the backup role, Milton's advantage lies in his second year in the Cowboys' system and returning experience at the same position coach level, though his lack of starting experience (never officially started an NFL game) could limit ceiling in emergency situations. (per Cowboys QB2 battle heats up, coach hypes 'fun competition' behind Dak Prescott)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for backup QB role behind Dak Prescott. Split reps with Sam Howell during OTAs and training camp.
Injury Status
Recent News
- 2026-06-02 — Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for the 2026 season (Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for the 2026 season)
- 2026-06-09 — Cowboys QB2 battle heats up, coach hypes 'fun competition' behind Dak Prescott (Cowboys QB2 battle heats up, coach hypes 'fun competition' behind Dak Prescott)