Newly acquired Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele at right tackle, Cowboys say

Dallas Cowboys waived backup quarterback Joe Milton on Monday, announcing the recently acquired Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele for the starting right tackle position. Following the Milton move, Sam Howell secured the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Dak Prescott. The Cowboys received Jones in a trade with Pittsburgh, exchanging picks from the third and sixth rounds of the upcoming draft for a fourth-rounder.

The right tackle spot was cleared for running back Emari Demercado, who was claimed off waivers from Kansas City. Jones, a 14th overall pick out of Georgia, started 38 of the 45 games he played in three seasons with the Steelers, although he missed the last six games last season due to an injured neck. The 25-year-old had season-ending surgery on his neck, requiring extensive rehabilitation.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed excitement about Broderick Jones' addition, stating that the change would help tighten up certain fundamentals. He also reassured Terence Steele that the move wouldn't affect his first-round draft pick.