# Michael David Smith: Smith expects Joe Milton to end up on a practice squad rather than an active roster after clearing waivers, with the possibility they sign elsewhere than Dallas.

**Claimed:** Sep 1, 2026
**Pundit:** Michael David Smith — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-david-smith
**Outlet:** NBC Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/nbc-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/joe-milton-clears-waivers-becomes-a-free-agent

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> He's unlikely to sign to an active roster, because a team that wanted him on the active roster probably would have claimed him on waivers.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Joe Milton III to land on the practice squad**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joe Milton III
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Joe Milton III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joe-milton-iii

## What others said about the same people

- John Breech on Joe Milton III: Breech writes that the Eagles are signing Joe Milton off the Cowboys' practice squad onto their 53-man roster, that Tanner McKee will start Sunday against Carolina, and that Philadelphia will almost certainly place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a192fa86-e9ed-4964-93a9-6ad7c4eb4629 (scored 100)
- Zachary Pereles on Joe Milton III: Pereles says Joe Burrow would be their MVP if voting happened now, while also calling Jordan Love a legitimate MVP case. They argue Shedeur Sanders should remain Cleveland's starter, expects Joe Milton to start the rest of the year for Philadelphia, believes the Eagles should not fire Nick Sirianni this season, and proposes several trade-deadline moves. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/462b42e2-4ae6-461d-bae9-972c6cec7426 (not settled)
- Ed Kracz on Joe Milton III: Kracz writes that backup Joe Milton has already passed rookie Cole Payton on the depth chart and suggests that if Tanner McKee cannot win over the next two games, Milton could take over as the Eagles' starting quarterback for the post-bye game against Pittsburgh on Nov. 22. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/009fba40-cb0f-444d-ab47-8478f3c4a73d (not settled)
- Ed Kracz on Joe Milton III: Kracz lays out the Eagles' quarterback depth chart for Week 6 against Carolina: Tanner McKee starting, rookie Cole Payton as the backup and newly signed Joe Milton likely as the emergency third quarterback, with Dameon Pierce starting at running back amid the team's injuries. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a2019a7d-0440-40c3-a0c4-80b86762e80b (not settled)
- Gilberto Manzano on Joe Milton III: Manzano re-ranks all 32 NFL backup quarterbacks for 2026, placing Mac Jones first, Joe Flacco second and Drew Lock third, with Tampa Bay's Jalon Daniels last. They also suggest Joe Milton III could be poached off Dallas's practice squad and that the Raiders may eventually turn to rookie Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/00f01ffd-dfa4-416d-97ca-577aba1be4aa (not settled)
- Raju Byfield on Joe Milton III: In a preseason "studs" column, Byfield forecasts several depth-chart outcomes — Caleb Douglas as Miami's No. 2 receiver, Mike Washington as Jeanty's top backup, Joe Milton as Dallas' backup QB, Kyle Williams fourth in New England — plus John Metchie making the Panthers' roster and Jeremiyah Love being a draft-day discount who outperforms their cost once healthy. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cfcf9e48-8269-40ed-9f86-dad96bd6db16 (not settled)

## More roster spot calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0)
- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0)
- Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0)
- Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0)
- Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0)
- Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0)

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