Cowboys Weigh Joe Milton, Will Grier For Backup QB Role

The Dallas Cowboys are still evaluating whether Joe Milton or Will Grier will serve as the backup quarterback to Dak Prescott as the 2025 NFL season approaches. Milton, acquired from the New England Patriots, showed both promise and areas for improvement in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, completing 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while also rushing for 22 yards. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized that the team is not panicked about Milton's development but still needs more time to assess his readiness, describing Milton as "The Great Unknown" due to the team's limited knowledge of his capabilities. Grier, who played minimally in the preseason and has not started a regular-season game since 2019, remains a known quantity but has not yet overtaken Milton in the eyes of the coaching staff. Schottenheimer pointed out that the decision on the backup quarterback will wait as the Cowboys continue training camp and the preseason, underscoring the importance of finding a reliable option behind Prescott. Overall, the Cowboys are cautiously optimistic about Milton's potential but are withholding judgment until they see more consistency and growth.