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Joe Milton has strong game, but Cowboys backup QB competition "long from over"

Joe Milton's strong preseason performance has ignited a quarterback competition in Dallas.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 01:32 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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  3. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  4. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.

Source diversity sample: Yahoo Sports · Dallas Cowboys · Blogging The Boys · El Paso Times · Arizona Cardinals.

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Where it stands

The Dallas Cowboys' preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals has sparked a debate about the team's backup quarterback position. Yahoo Sports, Blogging The Boys and El Paso Times all noted Joe Milton's strong performance. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys also noted that Jaishawn Barham announced himself as a player to watch. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that Milton's performance has made the backup quarterback competition more interesting. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the competition is far from over, despite Milton's strong performance.

The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is returning home with a sense of optimism. The Arizona Cardinals' official site published a photo gallery of the game. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is looking forward to the upcoming season. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is focused on improving and building on this victory. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is looking forward to the upcoming season.

The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is focused on improving and building on this victory. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is looking forward to the upcoming season. The Dallas Cowboys' official site and Blogging The Boys both noted that the team is focused on improving and building on this victory.

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Who is Joe Milton?

Joe Milton is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

What was the outcome of the Cowboys' preseason game against the Cardinals?

The Dallas Cowboys won their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.

What is the current state of the Cowboys' backup quarterback competition?

The backup quarterback competition is ongoing, with Joe Milton emerging as a strong contender.

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Dallas Cowboys Joe Milton Arizona Cardinals NFL Preseason Quarterback

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