Overview

• Joe Milton III, a second-year quarterback, has been traded from the New England Patriots to the Dallas Cowboys.
• The Cowboys sent fifth- and seventh-round draft picks to the Patriots as part of the deal, finalized on April 3, 2025.
• Milton, a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, showed promise in the Patriots' season finale, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown.
• Dallas sought to bolster their quarterback depth following the offseason departure of backup quarterback Cooper Rush to the Ravens.
• Milton was reportedly open to the trade, seeking a team where he could compete for a more significant role after being third on the Patriots' depth chart last season.