A fan favorite (as most backup QBs are), with the Dallas Cowboys, will be back in the building this season after being waived by the team earlier this week.
Quarterback Joe Milton was waived by the team when they decided to claim running back Emari Demercado and named Sam Howell as the backup to Dak Prescott. Since then, Dallas decided to bring Milton back and sign him to the practice squad. This means Cowboys fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that he wasn't lost. According to reports, Milton may have requested the release to test the waters of teams needing a QB2.
Adam Schefter broke the news yesterday afternoon on (X).
Cowboys are re-signing QB Joe Milton to their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2026
While testing the waters of free agency, Milton drew interest
from other teams but ultimately wanted to return to the Cowboys.
Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Milton's growth as a passer and his development as an NFL quarterback throughout the preseason and training camp.
Look for Milton to get an opportunity soon to showcase what he can do in real time on the football field. He already has one of the strongest arms in the league and needs an opportunity to showcase himself, whether in Dallas or elsewhere. On game day, he will dress and be used as an emergency third-string QB, barring injury to both Prescott and Howell.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Dallas Cowboys bring back fan-favorite QB Joe Milton
