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Cowboys QB Future: Howell Backs Prescott, Milton Cut?
26 Jul
Summary
- Sam Howell is projected as the new backup QB for Dallas.
- Joe Milton III is projected to be cut and moved to the practice squad.
- The Cowboys are preparing for their 2026 training camp starting Wednesday.
The Dallas Cowboys are set to commence their training camp in Oxnard on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This marks the beginning of preparations for the upcoming 2026 season.
Dak Prescott's 33rd birthday coincides with the first day of camp, emphasizing the limited future window for the franchise quarterback. The team's long-term planning is inevitably turning towards identifying a successor.
ESPN's recent 53-man roster projection indicates that the Cowboys do not currently see Joe Milton III as the future answer at quarterback. The projection suggests Milton could be cut during final roster reductions.
Should Milton be released, Sam Howell, a recent free agency acquisition, would become Prescott's new backup. This move implies the front office has greater confidence in Howell's immediate readiness.
Milton, who served as the backup last season, showed flashes of potential with a strong arm but struggled with offensive reads and command. Howell, with his greater experience across multiple teams, is seen as a more polished option for the backup role.
While fans once hoped Milton would develop into a future starter, his current rawness makes that prospect uncertain. Howell is considered the likely candidate to secure the backup job during training camp.
