The reasons for the Patriots’ surprise trade of their backup quarterback are coming into view. New England dealt Joe Milton to the Cowboys for a fifth-round pick earlier in April, and while meeting with the media on Tuesday, head coach Mike Vrabel explained why the team did what it did.

Joe Milton will play the upcoming NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys, after falling out of favor with Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots are slowly beginning to map out their plans for the upcoming NFL season,

Weeks after making a major trade, Mike Vrabel reveals the real reason why the Patriots decided to send Joe Milton to the Cowboys.