Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has observed Dallas’s quarterback battle from a close vantage point. Now, a young passer could get a fresh start elsewhere, with a chance to eventually face his former team.
The Eagles signed Joe Milton off the Cowboys’ practice squad and added him to their active roster, after learning that Jalen Hurts had a superficial blood clot in his leg, prompting the team to seek additional help at quarterback. Schottenheimer did not appear surprised by the decision. He acknowledged Milton’s talent and expressed understanding of why Philadelphia wanted to take a chance on the 26-year-old signal-caller.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for Joe. They recognize this is a young man with incredible talent. I think the world of Joe, so I’m sad to see him go. I hope he gets every opportunity.”
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer noted that Milton’s departure makes sense given the situation in Philadelphia and his own familiarity with Milton’s abilities.
Milton’s journey with the Cowboys has been unusual. Dallas acquired him from the New England Patriots in a 2025 trade involving a swap of draft picks, with Milton entering training camp hoping to win the backup job behind Dak Prescott and pushing for a spot behind him. He showed promise in practice and early preseason games, but the Cowboys ultimately selected Sam Howell as Prescott’s primary backup. Milton was waived during final roster cuts in August, then re-signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers.
Schottenheimer had been enthusiastic about Milton’s return, praising his development, work ethic, and rare physical talent. That reunion, however, was short-lived.
Under NFL rules, a player signed off another team’s practice squad must be placed on the active roster and remain there for at least three games. That rule adds an extra layer of intrigue to any potential October meeting between the Eagles and Cowboys, should those teams face each other with Milton on Philadelphia’s active roster.
With Milton gone, the Cowboys now need to fill his spot on the practice squad. Meanwhile, Schottenheimer can only watch as a player he once backed looks to earn opportunities with Philadelphia, potentially against the team that released him.
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