The joint practice with the Rams was the prelude to expectations from Joe Milton III for the Dallas Cowboys. As Cowboys WR Jalen Brooks raced under Milton’s missile, making a diving grab and rolling into the end zone, the sideline erupted. For a split second, it was easy to forget this was just a preseason practice. For Milton, Dallas’ new backup QB, it was a defining moment, and a tantalizing hint at what could come next when he takes the field against the Rams.

Joe Milton comes to Dallas with more than a reputation for throwing 90-yard passes. He arrives with a prove-it-now mentality after a short stint with the Patriots. And he has just the right energy driving him for the preseason matchup against the Rams. “I’m very excited. … just another opportunity to

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