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Cowboys QB Battle: Milton vs Howell

Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·Mar 30, 2026·1:06

About this Episode

In a surprising turn of events, Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer reveals that quarterbacks Joe Milton and Sam Howell are locked in a fierce competition for the backup spot. Both young quarterbacks, with impressive college careers, have shown potential but have also faced challenges in recent games. The training camp will determine who secures the coveted position on the Cowboys depth chart.

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Hosts & Guests

John Lee

Host

Brian Schottenheimer

Guest

Joe Milton

Guest

Sam Howell

Guest

Transcript

On March 30th, Cowboys offensive coordinated Brian Shottenheimer just dropped that quarterbacks Joe Milton and Sam Howe are battling it out for the

Backup spot heading into the 2026 season. Dallas snag Milton last April by trading a compensatory fifth round pick and a seventh rounder, then locked in Howe with a one year deal this.

Offseason to spark the competition. Milton the 26 year old former sixth round pick by the Patriots in 2024 brings a cannon arm from his college days at Michigan and Tennessee where he racked up over 5,000 yards and plenty of scores. Howe will 25 started as a top prospect at North Carolina but slid to the fifth round with the commanders in 2022 then bounced around traded to the Seahawks, Vikings and Eagles.

Wrapping up his rookie deal amid the shuffle. Both showed flashes but struggled lately. Milton with two picks in four games last year. Howe hitting just 35.7% in two. Outings. Now it's do or die for that Cowboys depth chart spot and training camp will settle it.