Milton elbow injury update

Milton leaves late in a preseason game with a bruised right elbow, testing Dallas's QB depth as Will Grier takes over.

Cowboys face quarterback depth issue after Milton elbow injury

Milton left late in Saturdays preseason loss to the Rams with a bruised right elbow. He was sacked on an incompletion with 5:50 left in the fourth and stayed in for two handoffs before exiting. Milton finished 17 of 29 for 143 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and he ran five times for 22 yards. The Cowboys traded for him from the Patriots this offseason to bolster the quarterback depth.

Will Grier replaced him and finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Milton bruised his elbow and initial tests show the second-year player will be OK.

The injury tests the Cowboys' quarterback depth early in the preseason. Milton's presence on the roster offers potential depth behind Dak Prescott, but his health matters more than any single game. A healthy Milton could give Dallas more flexibility in late preseason and early season plans. The Rams game also highlights the need for reliable insurance at quarterback.

Grier's relief appearance matters for roster planning. If Milton misses time, the Cowboys might lean on Grier more, shaping August reps and future evaluation. The episode shows that preseason is about staying healthy as much as about numbers.

Highlights

Milton's health status will shape the Cowboys plan in the coming weeks.