Sam Howell Returns to NFC East, Signs with Cowboys

0:00On March 11th, the Dallas Cowboys just signed former North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell to a one-year deal, adding depth at the position as a dail. Back up to Dak Prescott. With NFL free agency heating up five months before the season starts, this move brings a familiar face from the NFC East back into the mix. Howell has bounced around lately, spending last season with the Philadelphia Eagles without seeing the field and playing sparingly for the Seattle. Seahawks in 2024. Before that, he struggled as Washington starter with too many turnovers, but this marks his third NFC East team after the commanders and eagles. Fans remember Howell's college days at UNC, where he set school records and finished third in ACC history, with 92 passing touchdowns. Ironically, his first NFL start came against the Cowboys in 2022, leading Washington to a 22-6 win. Unless Prescott gets hurt, Howell's chances of real-playing time looks slim in Dallas.

1:01Still, he'll get preseason reps in August to show what he can do. It's encouraging to see this Tar Heel talent sticking around the league, keeping his pro dreams alive for another year.