
DALLAS — The New England Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Milton confirmed the trade via a social media post on Wednesday. ESPN, which first reported the deal, said that the Cowboys will receive Milton, along with a seventh-round pick in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
Main Idea: The Patriots traded quarterback Joe Milton III to the Cowboys, giving Dallas a young backup behind Dak Prescott.
Key Points:
No clear negative impact identified.
The Cowboys may get a cheaper backup quarterback, which can help team spending and keep games more stable if Dak Prescott is hurt.
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Central subject of the trade and the player being moved from the New England Patriots to the Dallas.
One of the two teams making the trade and the destination for Joe Milton III.
One of the two teams making the trade and the team sending Joe Milton III away.
Mentioned because Cooper Rush signed with the team in free agency, affecting the Cowboys’ quarterback depth.
Mentioned in the roster context because his departure created the need for a new backup quarterback.
Mentioned as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback and part of the roster context affected by the trade.
Mentioned as the opponent in Milton’s season finale appearance.
Mentioned as part of the Patriots quarterback room during Milton’s rookie season.
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Mentioned because the Patriots’ signing of him made Milton’s roster status less certain.