Cowboys news: Joe Milton returns to Dallas

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 28: Joe Milton III #10 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts to an incomplete pass against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL Preseason 2026 gameat AT&T Stadium on August 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After initially being beat out by Sam Howell for the backup quarterback spot and getting released, Joe Milton was signed to the Cowboys practice squad on Wednesday. Quinnen Williams re-signed with Dallas this offseason, and things have changed for the better as far as the team goes according to him.

Dallas added running back Emari Demercado off waivers, and his former coach praised the move. Camden Brown was able to make the final roster, and the way he heard about may shock some people.

Dallas Cowboys sign QB Joe Milton to practice squad - SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News

Joe Milton didn't make the final roster cuts. However, he has retured to Dallas on the practice squad.

Joe Milton will return to the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Wednesday.

The quarterback became a free agent after he went unclaimed on waivers, but is rejoining the organization via the practice squad. The Cowboysreleased Milton on Monday, signaling that they'd move forwardwith Sam Howell as Dak Prescott's backupto start the 2026 season.

Sam Howell on earning QB2 job: The job doesn't stop now' - Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com

Sam Howell was able to edge out Joe Milton for the primary backup quarterback role behind Dak Prescott. With that said, he knows he has to keep working hard to stay in that position.

After initially keeping both Sam Howell and Joe Milton on the 53-man roster Sunday, Dallas chose to waive Milton on Monday, leaving Howell as the backup to Dak Prescott.

Obviously, extremely excited to be a part of this team and be a part of this organization," Howell said. It's been a lot of hard work, and the work doesn't stop now. I'm committed to this team and I'm going to try to find ways to help this team win, and that's my job, and I'm excited to be here for sure."

Qunnien Williams: Culture, growth of Cowboys' defense is night and day' - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com

Qunnien Williams is entering his second season with the Cowboys, and the first one had its challenges. This year, he feels there's a change within the team in multiple ways.

The growth, it's like night and day," Williams said of the strides made by the Cowboys on the defensive side of the ball, and in such a short period of time. Starting in OTAs, and starting the first week of training camp, getting a chance to go against one of the best offenses in battle every single day has helped us tremendously. The mindset coming from the coaches, top down to the players and to the leadership, has been drastically changed. It's just fun, man."

Andy Reid helps explains why Dallas Cowboys' latest addition is better than it initially seems - Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports

Dallas added another piece to their running back room on Tuesday when they signed Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs. His former coach, Andy Reid, dove into why he's a good addition.

Reid breaks down new Cowboys RB

Before joining the Cowboys, Demercado spent the offseason with the Chiefs. Speaking to reporters last month, Reid provided his take on the young running back. Here's what one of the most respected offensive minds in football had to say.

I like the pass protection, I like the way he's not going to bounce anything," Reidtold reporters. He sees (the hole), he lowers it, and he hits it in the run game, and I think that's important. And pass routes are pretty good. He's played it. He's got experience."

Cowboys' Camden Brown got his dream roster news in the strangest way - Jason Kandel, The Landry Hat

Camden Brown has been a fan favorite during training camp and the preseason. He did enough to make the 53-man roster, but the way he found out about it was unique.

Camden Brown learned he made the Cowboys' roster through social media

To be frank, that is a pretty funny (and stress-inducing) way to receive life-changing news. It's the news Brown was obviously waiting for, but I bet he was hoping to hear it under better pretenses.

But given social media helps news spread like wildfire, at least Brown's friends and family let him know so he could get wind of the news in a timely manner.

This isn't on Schottenheimer when the Cowboys were likely more focused on callingthe players who didn't make the rosteras opposed to the ones who did.

3 must-win games this Cowboys season - Matthew Holleran, Blogging The Boys

The 2026 season is a huge one for the Cowboys as they look to make it back to the playoffs. Here's three games they need to win to make that happen.

It may seem a bit crazy to list a Week 2 matchup as a must-win, but this game absolutely falls into that category for the Cowboys. Dallas opens up the season with two divisional matchups in a row, traveling to New York to take on the Giants in Week 1 before returning home to host the Commanders.

While Dallas has dominated the rivalry with the Giants in recent memory, this matchup will be much more difficult than years past. New York undoubtedly got better this offseason, and emotions will be running high as John Harbaugh makes his debut as the team's new head coach. Dallas is favored and very well could win the game, but there is a real possibility they walk out of New York 0-1.

Daily discussion question: What is your boldest prediction for this season?