The New England Patriots traded away Joe Milton after one season, but didn’t get much in return. Was it a tough trade market, or did New England get the worst of the deal with the Dallas Cowboys? Here’s how media outlets across New England the NFL graded the deal where Milton and a seventh-round pick were traded for a fifth-round pick.

Milton, 25, was selected in the sixth round of the draft last offseason by the Patriots after playing at Tennessee.

Dallas Cowboys co-owner Stephen Jones mentioned that the team was still exploring trade options, and just a few days later, the Cowboys secured their new backup quarterback. The Cowboys traded away a fifth-round pick for a seventh-round pick and Joe Milton III, a quarterback booming with potential and a cannon of an arm.

The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.

The New England Patriots have fielded multiple trade inquiries for quarterback Joe Milton III, MassLive.com reported Wednesday.

In his one start for the Patriots, Milton was 22 of 29 for 241 yards, running for a touchdown and throwing for another in a 23-16 win over the Bills.

Three months removed from his New England Patriots debut, quarterback Joe Milton has moved on to the Dallas Cowboys via trade.

Dallas gives up fifth-round pick, gets seventh-round pick and Joe Milton, who was Patriots' pick from last year.