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Sam Howell Becomes Cowboys Backup QB
Sam Howell won the Cowboys’ backup quarterback job behind Dak Prescott after edging out Joe Milton, who was waived, leaving Howell as the sole reserve on the 53-man roster for Week 1. Teammates and coaches praised Howell’s leadership and the benefit of competition in earning the role.
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About Sam Howell
Samuel Duke Howell is an American professional football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, setting school records for most touchdown passes in a single season (38) as well as career passing yards (10,283) and touchdown passes (92).
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- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 16, 2000