The Dallas Cowboys have entered a new chapter with head coach Brian Schottenheimer at the helm. With offseason acquisitions like George Pickens, the offense looks promising, but one trade has sparked more headlines than most: the addition of quarterback Joe Milton from the Patriots.
Cowboys Trade for Joe Milton Amid Quarterback Shakeup
The Cowboys sent a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Patriots for Milton, originally drafted in the sixth round in 2024. They also received a seventh-round pick in return. With Cooper Rush leaving for Baltimore, Dallas needed a capable backup behind Dak Prescott, and Milton offered youth and upside.
However, some reports raised red flags. NFL insider Greg Bedard, speaking on the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, relayed concerns from inside the New England organization.
“Joe Milton and this is a direct quote from someone in the organization, is not a good dude,” Bedard said. “Knowing your role, playing your role, being part of a harmonious quarterback room, that was going to be an issue.”
Schottenheimer Defends Milton’s Character and Fit
Despite the rumors, Schottenheimer sees no cause for concern. In fact, his early impressions of Milton have been overwhelmingly positive.
“I was excited about Joe before we got him,” Schottenheimer said via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “When you go into these deals… you talk to people you trust… there’s always an outlier, good and bad. You try to peel those away.”
Schottenheimer emphasized Milton has been a “model teammate” and is showing none of the attitude issues alleged by former Patriots personnel. The Cowboys are clearly standing behind their new quarterback, confident that whatever happened in New England won’t carry over into Dallas.
