Overview

• Milton went 17-for-29 for 143 yards with one touchdown and one interception before exiting with an elbow bruise in the preseason opener.
• Milton self-assigned a D-minus grade after the game and cited the need to settle down early and improve his accuracy.
• Coach Brian Schottenheimer stressed that live reps are crucial for Milton to refine his decision-making and develop consistency.
• Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott publicly praised Milton’s rocket arm and athletic upside, noting the value of his long-term potential.
• The Cowboys plan to increase Milton’s snaps over the remaining preseason games to accelerate his growth before the regular season.