Dallas Cowboys beat writer makes 53-man roster prediction for former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is battling veteran Will Grier for the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback job ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Milton has flashed his elite talent during preseason action, but his performance has mostly been “up-and-down”. There have been some elite moments from Milton mixed in with some tough off-target throws. […]
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is battling veteran Will Grier for the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback job ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Milton has flashed his elite talent during preseason action, but his performance has mostly been “up-and-down”. There have been some elite moments from Milton mixed in with some tough off-target throws.
Because of Milton’s uneven performance during preseason action, it’s unlikely that Dallas goes into the season trusting the former Tennessee standout as the primary backup to starter Dak Prescott.
Milton, however, could still make the Cowboys’ 53-man roster.
Dallas beat reporter Joseph Hoyt, in fact, included Milton on his latest Cowboys 53-man roster projection for The Dallas Morning News.
From The Dallas Morning News: It would’ve been a luxury for the Cowboys to save a roster spot and go with only two quarterbacks. There were reasons to believe that Milton could solidify that luxury with a successful preseason. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, Milton has struggled in his first two preseason performances. There’s so much talent with Milton. On the flip side, there’s so little trust. So, from an insurance standpoint, the Cowboys have no choice but to carry three quarterbacks. That includes Grier in this case, whom Schottenheimer and the Cowboys know well. Using an extra spot for a third quarterback will have some repercussions.
Milton will get one last shot to impress the Dallas coaching staff on August 22, when the Cowboys take on the Falcons in their final preseason game.