In a bit of a surprise move, the Cowboys waived quarterback Joe Milton on Monday. They hope to sign him back to the practice squad.

Dallas named Sam Howell the backup to Dak Prescott and left Milton temporarily out of work after the Cowboys claimed running back Emari Demercado and needed a roster spot.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and executive vice president Stephen Jones both said Tuesday that they want Milton back on the practice squad as the team’s third quarterback. Milton’s departure would necessitate signing a different third quarterback.

The Cowboys are waiting to see if Milton clears waivers.

“Joe obviously played really good in…

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