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QB Injury Crisis: Cowboys' Joe Milton Now a Hot Target
23 Sep
Summary
- Giants QB Jaxson Dart faces potential season-ending knee surgery.
- Joe Milton, on Cowboys' practice squad, is a target for multiple teams.
- Coach praises Milton's development as a cerebral quarterback.
The New York Giants' season outlook has been significantly impacted by a serious knee injury to their starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart. Further testing revealed the injury is worse than initially believed, with Dart and the team now confronting the possibility of season-ending surgery. This devastating blow potentially removes the Giants from NFC East contention.
Amidst a rash of quarterback injuries across the league in Week 2, attention has turned to potential replacements. Joe Milton, a strong-armed quarterback who impressed during preseason, is now a name frequently mentioned. Milton is currently on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. Teams like the Giants, Washington, and even the Bears, are reportedly considering signing him.
Milton's appeal lies in his availability without a trade, as signing him to a 53-man roster would result in him being lost by the Cowboys. He had a strong training camp and preseason for Dallas, completing 67.4% of his passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has lauded Milton's progress, noting his development beyond just arm strength to playing quarterback at a high level. Schottenheimer highlighted Milton's ability to make blitz adjustments, solve problems, and read through progressions, indicating significant cerebral growth.
