FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots subtracted from their quarterback room earlier this month — trading Joe Milton III to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick.

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.”

FOXBOROUGH - During Mike Vrabel’s pre-draft press conference, the Patriots coach addressed the Joe Milton III trade for the first time. Earlier this month, the Patriots traded the quarterback and seventh round pick (No. 217) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder (No. 171).