Milton’s NFL Journey Hits Snag | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The New England Patriots are looking good for the upcoming season, especially with Drake May at quarterback. He really stepped up last year, almost winning MVP and taking the team all the way to the Super Bowl. It's hard to believe there was some quarterback drama just last year with Joe Milton III on the roster, but Milton's NFL journey has hit a snag after. Milton released by the Dallas Cowboys. Milton was a sixth round pick for the Patriots back in 2024, a project with a big arm, but raw skills. He showed flashes, even leading the team to a win against the Bills in week 18, which famously cost them the top draft pick. After that game, some comments he made about being better than May led to him being traded to Dallas. Now, after getting cut by the Cowboys, Milton has gone through waivers unclaimed. This means no team picked him up, leaving him as a free agent. It's a tough break for a player who, despite his physical gifts, has struggled with consistency

1:02and decision making on the field. He's completed 37 of 53 passes for over 400 yards with a couple of touchdowns and interceptions in his limited appearances. While he might see himself as a backup, going on claims suggests that opportunity is in readily available right now. Most likely, Milton will end up on a practice quad, serving as an emergency option at best. We'll have to see where he lands in the next few days, but it doesn't look like the role he's hoping for at this stage of his career.