Cowboys predicted to part ways with QB in favor of defensive help

The Dallas Cowboys know they'll have to improve their defense in 2026 to chase a playoff spot.That could come at the expense of a quarterback roster spot.ESPN's Todd Archer released a 53-man roster projection as part of previewing Cowboys training camp, and that list only includes two quarterbacks.Archer has Dak Prescott making the Cowboys, of course, and joined by Sam Howell.MORE: Brandon Aiyuk's latest decision probably ended his NFL careerThat means Joe Milton misses the initial roster."Considered going with Joe Milton III and making it three but opted against it," Archer writes. "The Cowboys guaranteed Howell $2 million in free agency and don't make it a habit of letting that financial commitment walk. Milton is still young enough to see how he develops and could be a practice squad gu