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With only a few days left till the beginning of the season, the Dallas Cowboys are still making changes to their team. The franchise’s 2026 regular season opening game will be against the New York Giants on September 13, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium. Ahead of this game, the team has been reinforcing their team, as well as removing some players. The franchise recently brought back player they cut, who has talked about the reasoning behind his return. Cowboys QB Joe Milton III explains why he returned Earlier, it was reported that quarterback Joe Milton III returned to the Cowboys’ practice squad shortly after the team waived him to claim running back Emari Demercado and finalize its 53-man roster. The decision came after Milton cleared waivers unclaimed, allowing him to choose among practice-squad offers. This also meant that Sam Howell became the primary backup to starter Dak Prescott. After the Miami Dolphins did not decide to sign him and no other franchise talked to him, he took the decision to re-sign with the Cowboys only two days later. He revealed why he took this decision in a conversation with Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Nick Harris. He admitted that being waived shocked him, “Yeah. It was shocking. But it’s life. You got to be able to live with it and deliver blows back when it’s time.” He then added that he believes in himself, “I’m still the best quarterback in my eyes. It is what it is. It’s something you got to live with and take to the chin.” When Milton was asked whether it was hard decision to return, he replied, “Somewhat, but not really. I have a lot of relationships here and guys I trust with my development.” The quarterback then added that he could not have done anything better in the preseason, “Nothing. I don’t feel like I’d change nothing. Everything happens for a reason, right?” Milton’s return has also made one player very happy. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott happy with Joe Milton III return Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he was happy with Milton’s return to the team. He said, “Just me, personally, I thought he would’ve been picked up in the waivers or whatever it is. Fortunate for us, we got a hell of a player back and a guy that makes our room better. A guy that makes our team better.” He added, “His spirit, just the way that he approaches the day, he’s a hell of a dude, he’s a hell of a competitor, one of the best at throwing the ball, honestly, and just his talent. Just the way he’s jumped and progressed from year to year, I know what’s ahead of him.” The Cowboys will now focus on the season ahead, with their opening game against the Giants only a few days later. More NFL News: - ‘Eat Up All The Coaching’: Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer Gives Verdict on Ex-Steelers OT After Early Impressions - Cowboys Legend Dares Jerry Jones to Let Players Vote Dak Prescott’s Backup After Joe Milton Drama - Deion Sanders Reveals Super Bowl Wins With Cowboys “Wasn’t Fulfilling” For Him - Maxx Crosby Speculation Surges Following Massive Dallas Cap Shift