How did the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Joe Milton perform in the preseason game?

Joe Milton, the Dallas Cowboys' second-round quarterback, had a poor performance in the preseason game, completing just 50% of his passes with no touchdowns, one interception, and one safety.

How did the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Cooper Rush, who was previously with the Cowboys, perform in the game?

Cooper Rush, the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback who was previously the backup for the Dallas Cowboys, had a stronger performance, completing 66% of his passes and throwing a touchdown, despite also throwing two interceptions.

What has been the reaction to the Cowboys' decision to trade for Joe Milton instead of keeping Cooper Rush as their backup quarterback?

The Cowboys' decision to trade for Joe Milton and let Cooper Rush leave in the offseason has been heavily criticized, with one of the team's beat writers saying the Cowboys are "typical" in trying to find a "magic in a bottle" solution instead of developing their own quarterback talent.

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Cowboys' QB Experiment Fails as Former Backup Shines for Ravens

17 Aug

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Summary

Cowboys' second-round QB Milton struggles in preseason game
Former Cowboys backup QB Rush performs well for Ravens
Jones criticized for trading for Milton over developing own talent

Cowboys' QB Experiment Fails as Former Backup Shines for Ravens

In their second preseason game on August 16, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys started second-round quarterback Joe Milton, but the experiment did not go well. Milton finished the game with a 50% completion rate, no touchdowns, one interception, and one safety. This was a disappointing performance for the young quarterback.

The Cowboys' opponents, the Baltimore Ravens, started Cooper Rush, who was Dallas' former backup quarterback. The Cowboys had allowed Rush to leave in the offseason, instead trading with the New England Patriots to acquire Milton. This decision by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones drew harsh criticism from one of the team's well-known beat writers, Clarence Hill, who said, "Typical Cowboys. Instead of developing a quarterback, they try to find magic in a bottle."

While Rush also struggled, throwing two interceptions, he completed 66% of his passes and connected for a touchdown as the Ravens won 33-14. Though the preseason score is meaningless, Rush's performance highlighted that he was a more proven option than Milton.

The Cowboys' offseason has been difficult for fans, with the ongoing saga of linebacker Micah Parsons' contract extension negotiations. Jones has been heavily criticized for the lack of progress on this issue, and Parsons continues to watch practice without a new deal.

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