Can Joe Milton Develop Into More Than Cowboys 'Highlight Reel' This Offseason?
Can Joe Milton Develop Into More Than Cowboys 'Highlight Reel' This Offseason? originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton has made waves since being drafted with his rocket arm capable of launching balls 85 yards, coupled with his ridiculous athleticism, makes him an interesting prospect.
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But right now, he is just that, a prospect.
As OTAs have gotten underway at The Star, Milton, who as a runner is devastating, but requires more refinement with his passing, as evidenced by his interception throw to Damone Clark, who returned it for a Pick-Six, and then followed that up with a long bomb to Jalen Brooks.
So you get a full experience with Joe, and right now, appears to be closing in on the backup role behind Dak Prescott with Will Grier also in contention.
For CBS Sports, Milton will make highlight reels when training camp comes around.
"Now positioned to fight for the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott in Dallas, the big man is practically built for the spring stage, possessing a freakish level of athleticism that already earned him some social-media buzz for an effortless backflip at OTAs," CBS Sports writes. "If nothing else, he's a virtual lock to crack the highlight reel while showcasing his electric arm in new threads."
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So all of that is great, but don't we want something more substantial?
Of course.
Milton's only game of reference was the Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills last season, as his arm and running power were on display en route to going 22 for 29 with 241 passing yards and a touchdown.
Yes, he has only been in the NFL for one season, but the traits are there. Now, Milton has to slowly transition away from being a human highlight reel to being a dependable quarterback.
And that process has already begun with Joe showing the good and bad sides of his game at The Star during OTAs. He just has to close the gap between both.
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Do that, and people will start to look at him as a genuine quarterback, not an offseason highlight reel.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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