The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Per ESPN, the Cowboys are sending their compensatory fifth-round pick to the Patriots and a seventh-round pick. Milton, 25, will serve as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas after Cooper Rush signed with the Baltimore Ravens last month. Trey Lance, the Cowboys' third-string quarterback the past two seasons, is a free agent. Making his NFL debut, Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown in a 23-16 win against the Buffalo Bills on Jan.
Reports: Cowboys acquire QB Joe Milton III from Patriots
