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Joe Milton Impresses in Cowboys’ Early OTA Practices as Dak Prescott’s Backup

Milton’s swift mastery of Brian Schottenheimer’s offense has impressed coaches, earning him high marks in his backup role.

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Overview

  • Dallas traded a 2025 fifth-round pick to New England in April, receiving Milton and a seventh-round pick in return.
  • In the May 29 OTA session, Milton completed 7 of 8 passes with the second-team unit, drawing praise from coach Brian Schottenheimer.
  • Schottenheimer highlighted Milton’s work ethic, noting he often arrives early and stays late while mastering the playbook.
  • Being assigned a locker next to star receiver CeeDee Lamb has underlined Milton’s smooth integration into the quarterback room.
  • Dak Prescott, fully healthy after his 2024 injury, has embraced a mentorship role while retaining his position as the starter.