QB - Dallas Cowboys
- 6' 1"
- 225 lbs
- Age 26
- North Carolina
95°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #55
- Proj.
- 0.5 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Sam Howell and Joe Milton will get equal reps in competition to be Cowboys' No. 2 QB.
Fantasy Impact
“It’s going to be a fun competition,” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. Howell signed with the Cowboys in March after spending last season as a backup for the Eagles. He has made 18 career starts, all for the Commanders.
The Cowboys agreed to terms with QB Sam Howell on a one-year contract
Fantasy Impact
Howell spent last season in a depth role in the Eagles quarterback room. He'll compete for the backup role in Dallas behind Dak Prescott.
The Vikings traded Sam Howell to the Eagles for a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick.
Fantasy Impact
Howell figures to compete with a banged up Tanner McKee for the backup role behind Jalen Hurts. Minnesota signed Carson Wentz following the trade.
Sam Howell will start Saturday’s preseason game for the Vikings against the Patriots.
Fantasy Impact
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced J.J. McCarthy will not play. Howell continues to compete for the backup job at quarterback for Minnesota.
The Seahawks have traded Sam Howell to the Vikings.
Fantasy Impact
Howell was on the trade market after Seattle signed Drew Lock in free agency. He will get another fresh start in the Vikings quarterback room behind J.J. McCarthy.
