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, Joe Milton III to Compete for Backup Role

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Sam Howell and Joe Milton III will compete for the backup role behind Dak Prescott this summer, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Milton last offseason in hopes that he could offer a strong, accurate arm in case Prescott went down. Prescott was healthy for all 17 contests, but when Milton did get into the game, he struggled. He had three turnovers and just one touchdown across parts of four games. Perhaps because of his subpar results on the field, Dallas brought in Howell during the offseason. It appears that the Cowboys have a specific vision for their backup quarterback, as Howell offers mobility and a strong arm similar to Milton. The fantasy implications here are minimal, as we expect Prescott to start the full season unless he gives us a reason to believe otherwise.

Apr. 5, 2026 9:39 PM 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