Brian Schottenheimer didn’t hide how he feels about Joe Milton leaving Dallas for Philadelphia.
The Cowboys coach said he sees the Eagles’ move as a real chance for the former Cowboys quarterback, who was signed off the practice squad as the team deals with Jalen Hurts’ blood clot issue.
“I think it's a great opportunity for Joe,” Schottenheimer said. “They recognize this is a young man with incredible talent.
I think the world of Joe, so I'm sad to see him go. I hope he gets every opportunity.”
Milton’s time in Dallas was brief but noticeable. He appeared in five NFL games, four of them with the Cowboys, and finished with 424 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also carries one of the league’s biggest arms, even if his accuracy and decision making still need work.
Now he lands in Philadelphia, where he’ll have a chance to learn from Hurts, Tanner McKee and Nick Sirianni. The Eagles have been dealing with injuries lately, and Milton gives them another arm in the room.
For Dallas, the timing adds another wrinkle to a week already filled with questions. Schottenheimer’s 2-3 team is preparing to host Green Bay in a Week 6 matchup, with Jerry Jones already fielding questions about whether the Cowboys are wasting Dak Prescott’s prime years. The head coach has also recently been at odds with Jones one week ahead of a showdown with the Eagles.
Dallas will also be trying to build on a positive update around CeeDee Lamb, who recently offered an encouraging injury report.
Milton may be gone, but it doesn’t sound like the Cowboys are closing the door on him emotionally. For now, Dallas fans will likely keep pulling for him - just not when he lines up against them.
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