NFL QB turnover dominated roster cut day as teams pared to 53. Tommy DeVito and several peers hit waivers while Trey Lance locked in as a Chargers backup, beating out Taylor Heinicke. Kyle Trask lost Tampa Bay’s No. 2 job to Teddy Bridgewater, and Tyler Huntley didn’t make Cleveland’s cut. Desmond Ridder and Will Grier were among notable cuts, with Easton Stick and Kyle McCord also exiting. Eagles boosted depth via Sam Howell’s addition behind Hurts, and other teams shuffled QBs and practice-squad options ahead of Week 1.

The Cowboys are chasing a reliable Dak Prescott backup as training camp unfolds, with Joe Milton III and Will Grier battling for the No. 2 slot while Dak’s health history keeps the QB room in focus. Milton starts Dallas’s final preseason game against Atlanta, but coach Brian Schottenheimer says nothing is decided yet and Milton remains the player they know the least about. Grier is solidified as the No. 3 option, though his NFL track record is slim and largely shaped by practice-squad stints. Dallas traded for Milton in the spring, weighing development vs. cost as they steered clear of re-signing Cooper Rush or Trey Lance. The club’s long-term plan included signing two younger QBs through 2027, with Milton and Grier costing roughly 4.395 million combined. In two preseason games, Rush flashed a veteran floor in contrast to Milton and Grier, while Lance’s time with Dallas’ QB room has been scrutinized after his move to the Chargers. Milton’s strong arm and mobility are often cited, but the debate centers on whether a true No. 2 exists at this moment or if Dallas must lean on Prescott’s health trajectory.

The Cowboys’ 31-13 loss to Baltimore in the preseason opener highlighted the big questions Dallas must answer behind Dak Prescott. Joe Milton III showed flashes and flaws in his bid to become the backup, finishing the half with 9 of 18 for 122 yards and an early safety miscue, underscoring the challenge to seize the role from Will Grier. Milton’s 49-yard connection to Jonathan Mingo offered a tantalizing glimpse of upside, while Grier’s early start produced a 33-yard completion to Princeton Fant on his first throw. The evening also underscored depth-starved spots—undrafted rookies Zion Childress and Kemon Hall pushed for nickel duties, and Damone Clark and James Houston flashed on defense in fast, unsettled snaps. Dallas noodled through early roster decisions, with Dak Prescott rested and the 53-man plan still taking shape as the team prepares for Week 1 questions and potential backups in the real games to come.