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Cowboys complete trade for Patriots QB Joe Milton III – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com

There is a new addition to the QB room in Dallas.

With the acquisition of Milton, the Cowboys bring in a young quarterback that has wow-ed everyone with his cannon of an arm, which some consider to be among the strongest in the league.

Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones was asked about Dallas’ vacancy at the backup quarterback spot earlier this week, and had this to say about what the team was looking for:

“I think we look at the full package, you’re probably not going to get all things just right or exactly what you want, but at the same time you want to get the very best guy that we think gives us the best chance to go out and compete with [Will] Grier and be good in that room with Dak and Grier and whoever else we add.” Jones said.

Dallas has accomplished their goal of getting younger at the quarterback position and will once again look to develop a quarterback behind Prescott via a trade, similar to when the team acquired Trey Lance for a fourth-round pick in 2023.

Joe Milton’s salary may be best part of Dallas Cowboys, Patriots trade – Koby Skillern, Sports Illustrated

Based on the reported contract for Joe Milton, it seems that the trade could have a very big upside for the Cowboys.

Milton was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft but wildly boosted his stock in the Patriots’ last regular season game, throwing for 241 yards, completing 75.9 percent of his passes, and recording two total touchdowns.

It became apparent that the New England Patriots could look to move on from Milton after signing Joshua Dobbs, and the Cowboys jumped at the opportunity.

His athleticism, giant build, and strong arm are all traits that make people fall in love with Milton, but perhaps the best part of the trade is the salary Milton will be making over the next three seasons in the league.

According to Spotrac, Milton will be making a total of $3.225 million over the next three seasons, with an average of $1.075 million per season.

The total cost over the next three seasons is nearly half of what the Cowboys paid Trey Lance last season, and his current deal is also be cheaper than what the Cowboys’ long-time backup, Cooper Rush, will be making with the Baltimore Ravens next season.

Cowboys shocked NFL by hiring Brian Schottenheimer: His life story shows why he’s ready – Brad Townsend, DMN

Although Schottenheimer doesn’t have any prior head coaching experience, his life experience may prove that he is ready for the job.

Public shock has subsided since Cowboys owner Jerry Jones named Schottenheimer to replace fifth-year coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract wasn’t renewed.

Though largely a mystery man to fans, Schotty since 2022 has been a prominent presence at The Star, first as a coaching staff consultant and the past two seasons as offensive coordinator.

Still, life as a head coach’s son, a college goal of becoming the youngest head coach in NFL history and nearly three decades as an assistant prepared him for the reality that being in charge is different.

Culture must be built. Relationships deepened. Trust established.

“We’re all in this together,” he says.

Cowboys staffers say Schottenheimer one morning personally passed out Whataburger breakfast sandwiches to every employee at The Star.

Emphasizing the example set by his father, he’s told everyone connected to football operations that their families come first; that he better not hear after the fact that someone prioritized work over a family crisis or life event.

Football didn’t ingrain that in him. Being a Schottenheimer did. Growing up with “swear on our love,” as the family’s mantra.

Analyst pleads for Dallas Cowboys to make bold NFL Draft move – Matt Galatzan, Sports Illustrated

NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks believes that the Cowboys should draft RB Ashton Jeanty.

“There’s a blueprint for teams to be successful and for the Cowboys,” Brooks said on NFL Network. “Their success has always been tied to having a marquee player in the backfield. DJ was talking about those ‘90s teams when Jerry Jones took over, Emmitt Smith was in the backfield, and they had a powerful running back to get it done. Fast forward to later in the Dak Prescott era. It has continued to be about the tailback being there. DeMarco Murray first being a leading rusher, Ezekiel Elliott being that.

So who does Brooks think the Cowboys should target? Of course, he believes it should be Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

Jeanty, of course, has been widely connected to the Cowboys for some time now. However, as the pre-draft process has continued, the Raiders have been the team that has been more involved with him.

Still, Brooks believes Jeanty is the key to a Cowboys resurgence.

“The Cowboys have not had that marquee player in the backfield. It’s time for them to get him. So for me trade up and get Ashton Jeanty, put him in the backfield behind a big, physical offensive line, and go back to playing old-school ball. I know Brian Schottenheimer is the son of Marty Schottenheimer. When I played, for Marty Schottenheimer in Kansas City, it was about Marty Ball. I want to see a version of Marty in Dallas, where they run the ball because when the Cowboys have played like that, They’ve been their most successful.”

Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown approaching 2025 with one goal: Win Comeback Player of the Year – Nick Shook, Around the NFL

DeMarvion Overshown has high hopes for a comeback in 2025 after suffering ACL, MCL and PCL tears in his knee last season.

“The future’s looking good, let me tell you that,” Overshown said Thursday during an appearance on Good Morning Football. “Just how I came off of last year, I’m 100% positive. I have my sights set high. Not only do I want to be nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year, but I’m going to be the Comeback Player of the Year.

“I’m that confident, I feel, with how I’m just going to step back on the field, and you’re not gonna see no drop-off. You’re going to see me — exactly what you’ve just seen on that clip — doing those same things.”

Overshown has reason to feel confident. He’s already overcome a significant injury and proven he can produce at a high level in his NFL career, following up another knee injury suffered during his time at Texas. If anything, he’s been here before.