The New England Patriots shook things up ahead of the 2025 NFL draft after agreeing to trade quarterback Joe Milton III and a seventh-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick. A trade involving Milton was expected after the Patriots signed veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs to a two-year,

The Patriots traded Joe Milton III to the Cowboys even though they had better offers on the table.

The Patriots have the fourth pick when the NFL Draft begins on April 24 and own nine total picks. Will they trade down in Round 1?

The New England Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys. Milton confirmed the trade via a social media post on Wednesday. ESPN, which first reported the deal, said that the Cowboys will receive Milton,

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But the draft class at the position isn't especially strong, so the waters muddy fairly quickly beyond that. There is no shortage of teams with a need under center, but opinions on the draft value of Shedeur Sanders vary greatly.

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Cowboys sent a fifth-round draft pick to the Patriots in exchange for Milton and a seventh-round pick. Following the deal, the Cowboys still own two fifth-round compensatory picks and added a third seventh-round selection.

A 2024 sixth-round pick, Milton impressed many around the league following his first career start which took place on the final weekend of the 2024 regular season. He went 22 of 29 for 241 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions.

The Cowboys trade draft picks with the Patriots for a new backup QB in Joe Milton, who impressed as a Day 3 rookie in New England last season