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Patriots Trade Joe Milton III to Cowboys for Draft Pick Swap

The Dallas Cowboys acquire Joe Milton III as a backup quarterback, while the Patriots reinforce their commitment to Drake Maye.

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Joe Milton III #19 of the New England Patriots passes the ball for a touchdown to teammate Kayshon Boutte #9 (not pictured) against the Buffalo Bills as he makes his NFL debut during the second quarter.
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Overview

  • The New England Patriots traded quarterback Joe Milton III and a seventh-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
  • Joe Milton III will serve as the backup quarterback to Dak Prescott following the departures of Cooper Rush and Trey Lance from Dallas' roster.
  • The Patriots prioritized Milton's preference for Dallas over better trade offers from other teams, reflecting a player-first approach.
  • Milton impressed in his lone NFL appearance during Week 18 of the 2024 season, completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and two total touchdowns.
  • The trade underscores New England's confidence in Drake Maye as their franchise quarterback and their focus on building around him.