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 Cowboys didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter. Milton, who misfired on numerous passes, completed 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards with a touchdown and one interception. The Rams rushed for more yards (181) than Milton had throwing yards.