Cowboys Make Key QB Decision for Upcoming Preseason Clash
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Heading into the second matchup of the NFL Preseason, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to keep Dak Prescott off the field for the time being. As far as Joe Milton goes, the veteran quarterback will get a chance to start once again.
via @RapSheet: #Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer tells reporters that Joe Milton will start Saturday in the preseason game against the #Ravens.
#Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer tells reporters that Joe Milton will start Saturday in the preseason game against the #Ravens. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2025
The Cowboys and the Ravens are set to battle it out at 7 PM ET on Saturday, August 16.
Last week, the Cowboys made the expected move to start Milton over Prescott, who was sidelined in street clothes for the first week of the preseason.
As Milton was in the midst of his matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, the young veteran ended up suffering a shoulder injury late in the game. He likely didn't have a ton of reps left, but the Cowboys pulled him out prematurely.
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After the game, the Cowboys confirmed that Milton was dealing with a shoulder injury and would have to undergo further testing to make sure he was healthy enough to avoid missing time.
Joe Milton III #10 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Joe Milton III #10 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California.When Milton's night ended against the Rams, he had completed 17 of his 29 passes for 143 yards. He threw for one touchdown and one interception against the Rams. On the ground, Milton rushed five times for 22 yards. When he was pulled from the game, he was replaced by the backup, Will Grier.
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Since then, the recovery has gone fast and well for Milton.
This offseason, Milton landed with the Cowboys via trade. Last year, Milton entered the NFL after his run at Tennessee. During the 2024 NFL Draft, Milton was picked up by the New England Patriots in the sixth round with the 193rd pick. He appeared in just one game with the Patriots last year.
During his lone matchup as a rookie, Milton completed 22 of his 29 pass attempts. With a 76-percent completion rate, Milton threw for 241 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed 10 times for 16 yards and a touchdown. With a small sample size, the Patriots landed a fifth-round pick for Milton and a seventh-rounder.
The Cowboys quarterback is looking to spend the 2025 NFL season backing up Prescott, who is set to return from a hamstring injury.
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