Sam Howell

Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback #6

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	September 16, 2000
Height	6'1"
Weight	220 lb

Draft

College	North Carolina
Year	2022
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 144
Team	WAS

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
6.51	0.04	0.01

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Player News

Sam Howell: Sam Howell Shines in Preseason Finale, Still in the Running for QB2 Job in Dallas?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell put together a strong performance in his team's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Friday, completing 12 of 18 pass attempts for 155 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Howell is competing with Joe Milton III for the backup quarterback job in Dallas behind star signal-caller Dak Prescott. Milton III played the entire first half against New Orleans, which could indicate that he has the leg up in the competition. However, Howell was certainly the better of the two quarterbacks on Friday, albeit against defenders even further down the Saints depth chart. Howell started 17 games for the Washington Commanders in 2023, throwing for 3,946 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 263 yards and five scores. He also led the league in interceptions (21) and sacks (65) that season, and has bounced around the league ever since. With his gunslinger style of play, Howell could have some fantasy appeal if he ever gets a chance to start in Dallas.

Aug. 29, 2026 7:58 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	CMP	ATT	%	YDS	YPC	TD	INT	SACKS	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2022	WAS	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	WAS	16	369	585	63.1	3,793	10.3	20	19	61	44	264	6.0	5	2
2024	SEA	16	5	14	35.7	24	4.8	0	1	4	1	2	2.0	0	0
2025	PHI	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0