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

After just one season with the New England Patriots, former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton found himself on the move this offseason. Milton, a sixth round pick by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft,