Trending Now - Eagles' Brett Toth Joins 49ers; Sam Howell Signs With Cowboys

WHO:

Brett Toth, interior offensive lineman, Philadelphia Eagles

Sam Howell, quarterback, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott, quarterback, Dallas Cowboys

Joe Milton, quarterback, Dallas Cowboys

Tanner McKee, quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles

Jeff Stoutland, former offensive line coach, Philadelphia Eagles

Dave Zangaro, NBC reporter

WHAT:

Brett Toth is signing with the San Francisco 49ers.

Sam Howell is signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

Toth started four games in the 2025 NFL season.

Toth played at least 30 snaps in six games and at least 10 snaps in ten games during the 2025 season.

Toth played a total of 199 snaps at left guard and 164 snaps at center in 2025.

Howell has played in 20 total games and started 18 in his NFL career.

Howell has completed 404 of 645 passing attempts for 4,139 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions.

Howell's first NFL start was against the Cowboys in Week 18 of the 2022 season, where he led the Commanders to a 26-6 victory.

WHERE:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Eagles)

San Francisco, California (49ers)

Dallas, Texas (Cowboys)

Washington, D.C. (Commanders)

Seattle, Washington (Seahawks)

WHEN:

Toth has been with the Eagles since 2019.

Howell was a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Howell's first start was on January 8th, 2023.

WHY:

Toth's signing with the 49ers follows the departure of Jeff Stoutland, his greatest admirer.

The Eagles traded for Howell as insurance for Tanner McKee, who was recovering from a finger injury at the start of the 2025 season.

HOW:

The Eagles traded a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a sixth-round pick in 2026 to acquire Howell from the Vikings.

The Cowboys now have four quarterbacks on their roster: Dak Prescott, Joe Milton, Will Grier, and Sam Howell.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 17:20 UTC)

In a significant move today, Brett Toth has signed with the San Francisco 49ers after spending several seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played a total of 199 snaps at left guard and 164 snaps at center last season. Meanwhile, Sam Howell is joining the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal, adding to their quarterback lineup alongside Dak Prescott and Joe Milton, as he looks to build on his 20-game NFL career. Howell, who was traded to the Cowboys as insurance for Tanner McKee, has completed 404 of 645 passing attempts for over 4,100 yards and 22 touchdowns since being drafted in 2022.