Bottom line. Milton is an athletic and strong-armed prospect who wanted a chance to compete with first-rounder Maye. So the Pats sidestepped any potential conflict there by giving him away to a Dallas team that just happened to be looking for a “developmental’ backup.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn't shed much light on the team's reasoning for sending Milton packing after an impressive Week 18 performance in 2024. “We felt like h

With the NFL Draft just around the corner, the New England Patriots made a surprising move involving backup QB Joe Milton III—one that head coach Mike Vrabel says is “best for the team.”