Cowboys new QB Sam Howell expresses admiration for Dak Prescott, Tony Romo

Days ago, Sam Howell’s arrival to the Dallas Cowboys became official, and he didn’t hesitate to express his admiration for his new teammate Dak Prescott, as well as Tony Romo. He also admitted his passion for America’s Team, even over the Steelers.

“My dad grew up a big Cowboys fan. He said when you were growing up you were either kind of a Cowboys fan or Steelers fan, so I was a Cowboys fan,“ he said via Jon Machota.

“I was a big fan of the Cowboys. I loved Tony Romo. I love watching Romo play. Even when I was in college, watching Dak play. Big fan of Dak and big fan of all the players I watched growing up.”

Cowboys QB room this 2026

Heading into the 2026 season, Dak Prescott continues to command the Cowboys’ locker room as the undisputed leader, especially after his massive four-year, $240 million extension provided the stability the franchise needed.

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The competition behind him has intensified with the arrival of Sam Howell, who recently signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract ($500,000 guaranteed) to vie for the primary backup role.

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Howell will be competing directly with Joe Milton III, the former Patriots signal-caller who joined Dallas last year and remains a high-potential developmental piece in a now crowded quarterback room.

Cowboys’ legendary QBs

The Dallas Cowboys boast a storied lineage of legendary quarterbacks, headlined by Hall of Famers Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, who combined for five Super Bowl championships (VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX).

Staubach’s “Captain Comeback” icon in the 1970s and Aikman’s clinical precision during the 1990s dynasty set a gold standard for the franchise, a legacy later carried forward by prolific passers like Tony Romo and current leader Dak Prescott.

Historic NFL rivalry

The historical rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers is primarily defined by their unprecedented three Super Bowl matchups, where Pittsburgh holds a 2-1 advantage after victories in the 1970s and a Dallas win in 1996.

While the Steelers enjoyed a dominant run in the 2000s, the Cowboys faced a title drought during that era, yet the rivalry remained fierce due to their clashing identities.

• Super Bowl X, Steelers 21 – 17 Cowboys
• Super Bowl XIII, Steelers 35 – 31 Cowboys
• Super Bowl XXX, Cowboys 27 – 17 Steelers