Joe Milton

Milton sits behind an entrenched Dak Prescott on the depth chart and saw only 4 mop-up appearances (2.6 PPG, PPR #55). With a healthy franchise QB ahead of him, there is no realistic path to fantasy-relevant volume in Dallas.

HC Brian Schottenheimer has confirmed an open QB2 competition with free-agent signing Sam Howell, whose ~18-20 career starts give him an experience edge. Losing the backup job would leave Milton a game-day inactive or off the roster entirely.

Multiple outlets (PFSN, SI) have named Milton the Cowboys' top trade candidate entering 2026, signaling the team may move on. A cut or low-value trade caps his already-thin dynasty floor.

Milton retains elite arm talent and rushing ability (carry share up to 13%), the traits that earned a 5th-round trade from New England. He remains a cheap lottery ticket on a late-blooming starter outcome.

A trade to a QB-needy team — the most likely vehicle for any value spike — could hand Milton genuine competition for a starting job, the only scenario that materially lifts his tier-6 value.