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Patriots trading QB Joe Milton III to Cowboys ahead of draft

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Milton wanted out of New England for a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job.
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The team can select the best players available during this month’s draft, rather than focusing on filling glaring needs.
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In the end, he landed with the Cowboys and will likely serve as the primary backup to star quarterback Dak Prescott.

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