Cowboys QB Backup Battle Tight

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer described the competition as 'neck and neck' with Howell 'maybe a little bit ahead' after Milton 'performed beautifully' in both preseason games.

The Cowboys prefer not to use either quarterback in meaningful regular season snaps, but with Prescott's injury history, the backup role could be crucial. The competition will be a focal point heading into the August 30 cut to 53 players. chickenroad-game.rodeo