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08/22 23:57 CDT Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup
job in 34-13 win over Cardinals
Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13
win over Cardinals
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) --- Joe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a
score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking
the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on
Saturday night.
Milton --- who is battling Sam Howell for the No. 2 role behind Dak Prescott
--- played well for the second straight preseason game. The third-year player
finished 9-of-13 passing for 176 yards, connecting on a 53-yard touchdown pass
to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard strike to Camden Brown that set up Milton's
1-yard touchdown run a play later.
Dallas built a 24-6 lead by halftime. Jaydon Blue ran for 75 yards on 15
carries.
The 26-year-old Milton was a sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots in
2024. He played in four regular-season games for the Cowboys last season,
throwing for 183 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
Howell completed 7 of 10 passes for 65 yards in the second half, but also threw
an interception in the end zone. He started all 17 games with the Washington
Commanders in 2023 and was with the Philadelphia Eagles last season but didn't
appear in any regular-season games.
Both teams rested most of their starters.
Arizona's Gardner Minshew completed 19 of 23 passes for 177 yards, playing the
entire first half and the first series of the second half. He's expected to be
Jacoby Brissett's backup this season.
Dallas defense shines early Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel picked off Minshew's pass midway through the first quarter after receiver Simi Fehoko slipped on the route. Revel returned the ball 22 yards to the Arizona 12. Three plays later, Milton escaped from the pocket, rolled out to his left and hit Malik Davis for an 8-yard touchdown pass and a 7-0 lead. Revel is in his second season after being drafted by the Cowboys in the third round out of East Carolina in 2025. He played in seven games last year, starting five. Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham also had an early tackle for loss.
Penalty problems for Cardinals The Cardinals had two touchdowns called back on the same drive when receiver Rivaldo Fairweather was flagged for a pair of penalties. Fairweather was called for offensive holding on the first play and offensive pass interference on the second. Arizona had a to settle for a 38-yard field goal from Chad Ryland, which cut the deficit to 14-3. Later in the first half, the Cardinals were called for a false start at the Dallas 1-yard line. Minshew was sacked on the next play and Ryland kicked a 31-yard field goal.
Injuries Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs) left late in the first quarter after delivering a big hit on Cowboys tight end Zack Kuntz. Taylor-Demerson was called for a personal foul on the play. ... Cowboys safety Julius Wood left in the third quarter with a concussion.
Up next Cowboys: Host New Orleans on Friday night. Cardinals: At Green Bay on Friday night. ___ See AP's full NFL coverage here
Dallas defense shines early Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel picked off Minshew's pass midway through the first quarter after receiver Simi Fehoko slipped on the route. Revel returned the ball 22 yards to the Arizona 12. Three plays later, Milton escaped from the pocket, rolled out to his left and hit Malik Davis for an 8-yard touchdown pass and a 7-0 lead. Revel is in his second season after being drafted by the Cowboys in the third round out of East Carolina in 2025. He played in seven games last year, starting five. Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham also had an early tackle for loss.
Penalty problems for Cardinals The Cardinals had two touchdowns called back on the same drive when receiver Rivaldo Fairweather was flagged for a pair of penalties. Fairweather was called for offensive holding on the first play and offensive pass interference on the second. Arizona had a to settle for a 38-yard field goal from Chad Ryland, which cut the deficit to 14-3. Later in the first half, the Cardinals were called for a false start at the Dallas 1-yard line. Minshew was sacked on the next play and Ryland kicked a 31-yard field goal.
Injuries Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs) left late in the first quarter after delivering a big hit on Cowboys tight end Zack Kuntz. Taylor-Demerson was called for a personal foul on the play. ... Cowboys safety Julius Wood left in the third quarter with a concussion.
Up next Cowboys: Host New Orleans on Friday night. Cardinals: At Green Bay on Friday night. ___ See AP's full NFL coverage here
