Overview

• ESPN’s Todd Archer confirmed Milton will be under center for Saturday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
• Milton jammed his thumb in training camp but recovered swiftly enough to secure the start.
• He demonstrated elite arm strength with a reported 75-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Brooks during joint practice.
• Dallas acquired the former sixth-round Patriots pick in April to fill the backup role vacated by Cooper Rush.
• He is learning a streamlined playbook under coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and drawing mentorship from Dak Prescott.