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Joe Milton Emerging as Cowboys’ Leading QB2 Candidate

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Joe Milton has separated himself in the Cowboys’ QB2 race, turning what was expected to be a tight preseason battle into a clear shift in momentum.

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Across the last three practice sessions, Milton has posted a 64.7% completion rate in red zone drills — significantly higher than Will Grier’s 58.3%. His arm strength and ability to stretch the field vertically have become consistent talking points inside the quarterback room. In 7-on-7 drills, Milton has also registered more explosive plays, including three 20+ yard completions on consecutive reps in Tuesday’s closed session.

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Analysts see Milton’s upside as the X-factor in this battle. “Milton has the higher ceiling. He’s raw, but he’s unlocking traits Grier simply doesn’t have,” said Cowboys insider Jon Machota. Quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien added, “Joe is learning fast. He’s starting to see the whole field better, and that’s exactly what we want at this stage.”

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Will Grier hasn’t been poor — but he’s been outpaced. The former West Virginia standout will need a sharp rebound in upcoming scrimmages to reclaim footing. With each passing rep, Milton is closing the gap between himself and Dak Prescott more than Grier is narrowing it with Milton.

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