Sam Howell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

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

Emergency QB for Week 16 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Saturday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Howell continues to operate as Philadelphia's emergency No. 3 quarterback. He'll only be eligible to take the field Saturday in the event that both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out of the game.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 15 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Impact As the emergency QB3, Howell is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

FOX has a massive seven-game slate this Sunday, headlined by Lions vs. Rams.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

Operating as emergency QB Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Monday night's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Howell is set to serve as the team's No. 3 option at QB behind starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tanner McKee, a role he's operated in throughout the season. Howell has yet to appear in a regular-season game, and both Hurts and McKee would have to be sidelined for him to do so in Week 14.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB3 for Week 13 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive for Friday's game against the Bears.

Impact Howell will be available as the emergency QB3 only if Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are unable to play. Howell has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Best Turkey Day Memory For All 6 Teams Since 2000

These are the best Thanksgiving memories of the century for the six teams playing on Thursday in 2025.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Best Turkey Day Memory For All 6 Teams Since 2000

Emergency QB for Week 12 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Howell is not permitted to play Sunday unless both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were to leave the game due to injury, illness or suspension. Howell has yet to play in a regular-season game this year.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar role for SNF Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback versus the Lions on Sunday Night Football.

Impact Howell will once again operate as the No. 3 QB in Week 11, and he'd only enter the game if Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this year.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for MNF Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Packers on Monday.

Impact Howell is restricted from entering Monday's game unless Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were both removed due to injury, illness or ejection. Howell has not appeared in a single regular-season game in 2025.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles activate linebacker Nolan Smith from injured reserve before MNF game with Packers

Linebacker Nolan Smith is joining the list of additions to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense for their Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Emergency third QB for Week 8 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will be available as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Howell is prohibited from playing in Week 8 unless Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are both removed from Sunday's game due to injury, illness or ejection.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB again Howell is inactive (coach's decision) but will be available as the emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Vikings.

Impact The 25-year-old has regularly filled that role this season since initially opening the campaign as Jalen Hurts' primary backup. Howell has yet to see game action while Tanner McKee continues to serve as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Best Turkey Day Memory For All 6 Teams Since 2000

Eagles activate linebacker Nolan Smith from injured reserve before MNF game with Packers