Milton III carries the Cowboys’ preseason storyline, with every drive under a spotlight for a possible late-round dynasty entry or practice-squad consideration. His athleticism and arm angle consistency will be read as signals for future development behind the top QB.

Milton III is the central figure in this mock rotation, pressed to show quicker decision-making, improved touch, and play-on-time accuracy. The goal is to translate raw arm talent into quarterback traits that can run Schottenheimer’s system efficiently, keeping the discussion around his development and roster viability lively.

Milton connected with Mingo for a 49-yard preseason gain, hinting at a potential chemistry boost if Milton becomes the QB of record while Mingo is out. His distribution becomes a focal point for Dallas' pass game, testing how quickly he can establish trust with Lamb, Pickens, Tolbert, and Turpin in early weeks.

Milton’s Week 2 showing for Dallas stumbled: 9-of-18 for 122 yards and an INT, with a struggling supporting cast and a stagnant offense overall. The Cowboys’ QB depth chart remains murky, keeping Milton as a risky stash with limited immediate fantasy upside.

Milton III is Dallas’s developmental backup behind Prescott, whose preseason struggles in two games highlighted a need for improved footwork, ball placement, and quicker reads. His self-assessment (D to D-) signals the work ahead, while the Cowboys’ coaching staff remains patient, highlighting practice corrections and continued evaluation as the primary path to restoring confidence in the QB room.