“Not a good dude”? New Cowboys QB already stirring controversy
The Dallas Cowboys recently acquired quarterback Joe Milton III in a trade with the New England Patriots, but his former team hints at some drama.
During this NFL offseason, the Dallas Cowboys lost their trusty QB2, Cooper Rush. They also let third-string quarterback Trey Lance walk in free agency. That didn’t leave many options behind their expensive, injured starter, Dak Prescott.
And so they traded the New England Patriots a few late-round picks for quarterback Joe Milton III - a move the Pats were reportedly happy to make.
Patriots to trade QB Joe Milton III and 7th-round draft pick to Cowboys in exchange for a 5th-round draft pick. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/PWTOUds3ou
— NFL (@NFL) April 3, 2025
Patriots insider has “not good” things to say about Joe Milton III
For Dallas, Milton is a promising backup to Prescott. For the Patriots, he’s a thorn removed from their side. According to a report from Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal, New England was happy to move on from Milton.
Bedard spoke with a Patriots source who labeled Milton as “not a good dude”, citing concerns about his fit within the quarterback room and overall attitude.
“Knowing your role, playing your role, being part of a harmonious quarterback room - that was going to be an issue. It wasn’t about Drake Maye. It was just about the room,” he said.
Bedard mentioned Maye as there was some reported drama between them last season when the Pats chose to give Milton the majority of snaps over Maye in Week 18. Despite the fact that this was likely to up his trade value, Maye and his family were reportedly unhappy with the decision.
Joe Milton is who Anthony Richardson was supposed to be
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 5, 2025
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Despite this characterization of Milton, he was traded to Dallas along with a seventh-round pick for a fifth-rounder. That was reportedly not the Patriots’ best offer, but was accepted potentially to send Milton to a preferred location. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel indicated the move was in the team’s best interest.
After the trade, Maye was publicly supportive, saying that he texted Milton to wish him well and that he was happy for him. The Pats have since signed veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs to mentor Maye, further solidifying their QB plans.
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