Joe Milton trade: Cowboys send QB and 7th-round pick to Patriots for a 5th-round selection in draft shake-up. The Cowboys have now used Day 3 draft capital three times in a row in an effort to add veteran talent while preserving draft flexibility.
Updated 2025 Dallas Cowboys Draft Picks
- 1st Round (12th overall)
- 2nd Round (44th overall)
- 3rd Round (76th overall)
- 5th Round (149th overall)
- 5th Round (174th overall) [compensatory pick]
- 6th Round (204th overall) [from Kaiir Elam trade]
- 6th Round (211th overall) [compensatory pick]
- 7th Round (217th overall) [from Joe Milton trade]
- 7th Round (239th overall) [from Kenneth Murray trade]
- 7th Round (247th overall) [from Jonathan Mingo trade]
What Does This Mean for the Cowboys’ Quarterback Room?
With Joe Milton III now in the mix, the Cowboys have another young arm competing for a backup role behind Dak Prescott. Milton will battle Trey Lance and Cooper Rush, making this one of the most intriguing position battles heading into training camp.
A Smart Draft Strategy by Dallas
The Cowboys have executed three separate trades involving Day 3 picks, all aimed at acquiring experienced players without losing total draft selections:
- Kaiir Elam trade: Dropped from 170 to 204
- Kenneth Murray trade: Dropped from 188 to 239
- Joe Milton trade: Dropped from 171 to 217
This calculated approach allows the Cowboys to fill roster gaps while keeping flexibility in the later rounds of the Joe Milton draft class.
What Comes Next?
The Joe Milton draft choice deal guarantees Dallas will have ten selections to choose from as the NFL Draft draws near. For the time being, the Cowboys’ front office has once again carried out a calculated and effective trade strategy, albeit the team may yet make more moves.
Source: Blogging The Boys