Dolphins Almost Got Milton | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so the Miami Dolphins were looking to upgrade their backup quarterback spot and it turns out they had their eyes on more than just. Kyle McCord Before they traded from a cord from the Packers, they apparently showed interest in Joe Milton, the guy with the famously strong arm from the Cowboys. This all went down during the roster cut down weekend right after they sent Quinn Ewers packing. Milton, who hails from Bahoki, Florida, not too far from Miami, really turned heads at the NFL Combine a couple years back. He tied the record for arm strength, hitting 62 miles per hour on the radar gun. He even got a perfect 99 rating for throw power in the Madden video game. Despite that raw talent in his hometown connection, Milton ended up being waived by the Cowboys and then landed on their practice squad. It's a bit of a twist, especially considering his preseason numbers were pretty solid. Three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a good completion. Percentage The Dolphins ultimately decided to go with McCord, making a trade with Green Bay, an organization familiar to their general manager and head coach.

1:06It would have been a cool story to see Milton join his hometown team, given his unique skill set and the buzz around his arm. But for now, the Dolphins are set with McCord as their number two signal caller. It's clear they were actively trying to solidify that backup position, exploring different avenues before making their final move. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.