After losing Cooper Rush in free agency, the Dallas Cowboys were in search of a backup quarterback for Dak Prescott, as that spot was left vacant following Rush’s signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
There was much speculation about whether the Cowboys would draft someone, but Jerry Jones surprised everyone last week by acquiring Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. So, the backup spot is now filled, although it’s possible Dallas could still draft another quarterback in the later rounds.
Joe Milton III was already putting pressure on Drake Maye and the Patriots
On January 5, 2025, Joe Milton III made his NFL debut in a game against the Buffalo Bills. In that game, the quarterback out of the University of Tennessee completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. He also ran the ball 10 times for 16 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.
That win cost the Patriots the first overall pick in the Draft, and it may have created a problem in the locker room. According to some reports from Masslive, Joe Milton III considered himself the best quarterback on the team, ahead of Drake Maye, who had shown flashes of talent.
It was revealed that Milton III wanted a shot at being the starting quarterback and didn’t want to be the second option behind Maye. Head Coach Mike Vrabel became aware of the situation and ultimately decided it was best to part ways with the player.
Now, the Patriots have sent Milton III and a seventh-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round pick, while showing full confidence in Drake Maye as the future of the New England franchise.
Now the pressure is on for Dak Prescott
It’s no surprise that next year, Dak Prescott might once again be the most pressured quarterback in the United States. He’ll need to deliver results right from Week 1, because if doubts begin to surface, the media, analysts, and fans won’t hesitate to start calling for Joe Milton III to get his chance with the Dallas Cowboys.
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