Cowboys backup QB excites in practice vs Rams before exiting with hand injury
Cowboys backup quarterback Joe Milton wowed the crowd early during the Cowboys-Rams joint practice before exiting with an apparent hand injury. The second-year player out of Tennessee showcased his impressive arm strength, hitting Dallas wideout Jalen Brooks for what the streets are calling a 65-yard bomb. He also showed some touch on a few passes and was overall having a very positive day.
His great start was overshadowed by his noticeable absence. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer updated that he will undergo further testing, but it appears a bullet was dodged as Schotty indicated he was removed for precautionary reasons and would've been able to continue if anything was actually on the line.
The injury bug Dallas has dealt with reared its ugly head again when Milton appeared to have hit his hand on an opposing team's helmet which subsequently ending his day. Third string quarterback Will Grier took over in Milton's absence.
The first big play for the Cowboys: Joe Milton bomb for a touchdown to Jalen Brooks. pic.twitter.com/JSNvVWm2W8
Milton was acquired from the New England Patriots in exchange for a late-round pick the 2025 NFL draft.
The Cowboys preseason opener is Saturday, August 9. Anticipation of seeing Milton in game action has been bubbling all summer, hopefully he'll be able to play.
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