The Dallas Cowboys traded for quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots this offseason, but there could be some uncertainty about his grip on the backup job.

Milton got the start for Dallas in their preseason-opening loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He was rough out of the gate, starting out with a pair of three-and-out drives. Overall, he wasn’t particularly efficient through the air, finishing 17-of-29 passing for 143 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.

The Dallas Cowboys lost their first preseason game 31-21 to the Los Angeles Rams. This is a time when teams work in some game action while trying to preserve health. It’s a balancing act for coaches, and oftentimes, what we see doesn’t matter too much in the grand scheme of things.