NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Pats put Milton on the market after signing Josh Dobbs to be Drake Maye's backup earlier this offseason. Rapoport also noted the Cowboys were "the most interested from the outset" of all the potential suitors.

The Dallas Cowboys have found their backup quarterback after a trade with the New England Patriots for Joe Milton.

The New England Patriots are reportedly trading young quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys. Milton, who showed promise and upside in limited playing time with the Patriots last season, will now serve as the backup to veteran Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott, NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported.

The New England Patriots have had plenty of success during Robert Kraft's tenure owning the franchise. They have won six Super Bowl titles since he spent $172 million to acquire the franchise in 1994.

The New England Patriots have been ranked near the bottom of all NFL teams in the last two NFLPA surveys, but team owner Robert Kraft sees brighter days ahead.

The New England Patriots didn't have much to celebrate with the release of the NFL players association's annual team report cards. Players were able to grade each franchise on 11 separate categories,