FRISCO, TX — The Dallas Cowboys just pulled off a stealthy quarterback acquisition that’s equal parts sentimental and strategic, landing Joe Milton III from New England after the strong-armed passer made it clear: Jerry World was his only desired destination.
A Cowboy Born and Bred
The 6’5″, 245-pound QB couldn’t hide his excitement after the trade, telling Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz:
“My family grew up Cowboys fans. My mom always had that star on her shirt. Living in Texas? That’s been the dream since I was throwing footballs in the backyard.”
The Patriots honored Milton’s preference, accepting Dallas’ offer of:
➡️ 2024 5th-round pick (No. 174 overall)
⬅️ 2024 7th-round pick (No. 231) in return
Why Dallas Made the Move
1️⃣ Prescott Insurance: With Dak’s contract talks stalled, Milton provides a cheap contingency plan ($985k cap hit)
2️⃣ Unique Skillset: His cannon arm (85-yard throws in pre-draft workouts) and red-zone rushing (4.6 speed) offer new wrinkles
3️⃣ Culture Fit: Teammates already buzzing about his locker room energy
“This isn’t just a camp arm—we see legitimate starter traits,” a Cowboys scout revealed anonymously.
Milton’s Patriots Audition
Though he only saw late-season action, Milton flashed franchise-QB potential:
📊 22/29 passing (75.9%)
📊 241 yards + 1 TD (0 INTs)
📊 Rushing TD vs. Jets
“That performance is why 5 teams called New England,” noted NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Prescott Factor
While Jerry Jones insists Dak remains “our guy,” the Milton acquisition raises eyebrows:
• Prescott’s **60M/yeardemands∗∗remainunresolved•Milton′s∗∗rookiecontract∗∗couldsave159M over 4 years
• Cowboys now have leverage in negotiations
Mike McCarthy’s Plan: “Joe will compete with Cooper Rush for QB2. We want that room pushing each other.”
What’s Next?
🔄 Prescott’s extension talks (Deadline: July 31)
🔄 Milton learning the playbook (Already studying with Kellen Moore)
🔄 Fan reactions (#LetJoeCook trending in Dallas)
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