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Cowboys Start Joe Milton in Preseason Finale as Prescott Sits

Dallas will use Friday’s game to gauge Milton’s readiness after an uneven preseason.

Joe Milton III #10 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (10) talks with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Malik Cunningham (12) after the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dak Prescott will be held out of the finale with plans centered on Week 1 against the Eagles.
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer named Joe Milton III the starter for a third straight preseason game, saying the team needs to learn more about him.
  • Across two preseason outings, Milton has led 17 full drives for one touchdown and four field goals with two interceptions and a safety, per ESPN’s Todd Archer.
  • The primary in-house alternative remains Will Grier, who has not appeared in an official NFL game since December 29, 2019.
  • Local and aggregation reporting has speculated that Dallas could monitor veteran Case Keenum as a potential option depending on roster decisions.