Sam Howell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

First round of Cowboys' backup QB competition ends in a draw Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Sam Howell and Joe Milton both played well in their first 2026 preseason game.

2 DAYS AGO • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cowboys' QB2 competition may have a new leader following strong performance vs. Seahawks | Sporting News Sam Howell and Joe Milton impressed in the Cowboys' preseason win, but one quarterback may have taken the early lead in the battle for Dalla...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brian Schottenheimer makes feelings clear on Cowboys' backup QB battle | Sporting News Sam Howell and Joe Milton III gave the Cowboys two efficient, turnover-free performances in Seattle.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brown stands out for Cowboys with 2 TD catches in 17-7 win over Seahawks

Rookie Camden Brown had two touchdown catches, including a diving, one-handed snag, to help lead the Dallas Cowboys past the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-7 on Saturday n...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cowboys' Sam Howell gets perfect chance to save career against old Seahawks teammates Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell has a great opportunity to prove he belongs in the NFL in preseason Week 1 against his former team, th...

4 DAYS AGO • 12THMANRISING.COM

Cowboys' Backup Quarterback Battle Taking Shape & It's Bad News For Joe Milton Sam Howell and Joe Milton are battling it out for the Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback job, and the team's newcomer is taking control.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Sam Howell has quietly taken control of the Cowboys' backup QB battle If the season started today, it seems that Sam Howell would be the Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback over Joe Milton.

AUGUST 9 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Role Call: Sam Howell aims to challenge for Cowboys' QB2 seat A former draft pick of one of Dallas' bitter foes, Sam Howell has plenty to prove when he takes the field in Oxnard for his first Cowboys' t...

JULY 6 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys Break: The Return of Pickens Ambar Garcia, Tommy Yarrish and Voch Lombardi discuss George Pickens returning to mini camp, Matt Hennessy being placed on IR, backup quarte...

JUNE 18 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys QB2 battle heats up, coach hypes 'fun competition' behind Dak Prescott Joe Milton was firmly entrenched as Dak Prescott's backup last season. Can Sam Howell usurp the backup QB role from him in 2026?

JUNE 9 • USATODAY.COM

Joe Milton's Ranking Among Backup QBs Proves Cowboys Were Right to Add Sam Howell Joe Milton landed near the bottom of a recent NFL backup quarterback ranking, which helps explain why the Dallas Cowboys signed Sam Howell.

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

NFL Confidential: How is Dexter Lawrence Trade Impacting Draft? Execs, Scouts Weigh in

What will the Giants do with their top-10 picks? Why did the Bengals give up the 10th pick? What's happening with Ty Simpson? People around...

APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Confidential: How is Dexter Lawrence Trade Impacting Draft? Execs, Scouts Weigh in

Mick Shots: Making impressions from the past A familiar name resurfaces as Sam Howell’s past performance against Dallas shapes a new quarterback competition and offseason intrigue.

MARCH 19 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys reporter says the quiet part out loud about Sam Howell signing The timing of the Dallas Cowboys' signing of Sam Howell says a lot about their view of Joe Milton.

MARCH 14 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Sam Howell: Cowboys signing me is a 'dream come true' His first career start in the NFL was against the Cowboys, and this full circle moment is especially meaningful for Sam Howell — the young Q...

MARCH 14 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys agree to terms with CB Cobie Durant, who had NFL-best 3 interceptions in 2025 playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with cornerback Cobie Durant, who had an NFL-best three interceptions during the playoffs for the Los Angeles Rams last season

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Cowboys push fan favorite out the door after surprising Sam Howell deal The Cowboys released veteran quarterback Will Grier after signing Sam Howell to a one-year deal in free agency.

MARCH 12 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Former Commanders flop just crossed into territory fans hate most Sam Howell's NFC East tour continues.

MARCH 12 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Sam Howell Agrees To One-Year Deal With Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Eagles QB Sam Howell. Howell...

MARCH 11 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Cowboys agree to terms on one-year deal with QB Sam Howell The Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Eagles QB Sam Howell. Dallas will mark the third NFC East team that Howell h...

MARCH 11 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Finds home in Dallas Howell agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract with the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 2022 fifth-round pick showed some potential as a starter back in 2023, completing 63 percent of his passes for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions while adding 263 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. However, Howell served as a backup for the Seahawks and Eagles over the last two seasons, never touching the field on offense in 2025. Howell is poised to compete with Joe Milton for the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Howell will be at Super Bowl to support best friend, Drake Maye In 2019, when Sam Howell was a freshman quarterback at UNC, he attended one of his future protégé’s...

FEBRUARY 6 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Serving as No. 3 QB again Sunday Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will operate as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the 49ers.

Impact Howell will continue to serve as Philadelphia's emergency option, and he'll only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as No. 3 QB in Week 17 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Bills.

Impact Howell will once again serve as the team's No. 3 option at QB in Week 17. The 25-year-old will only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are sidelined.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 17: Stats and Storylines for 5 Games on FOX

The NFL on FOX Week 17 slate has give games, including a potential Super Bowl preview on "America's Game of the Week."

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Brown stands out for Cowboys with 2 TD catches in 17-7 win over Seahawks

NFL Confidential: How is Dexter Lawrence Trade Impacting Draft? Execs, Scouts Weigh in

Cowboys agree to terms with CB Cobie Durant, who had NFL-best 3 interceptions in 2025 playoffs

NFL Week 17: Stats and Storylines for 5 Games on FOX