If the New England Patriots decide to trade Joe Milton, these are the three best potential landing spots for the quarterback.

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III was nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week award for Week 18.

Mostly, Milton showed how much he had progressed and developed from training camp and the preseason. His footwork, accuracy and quarterback play in general had improved. Like Maye, he developed well under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and QB coach T.C. McCartney.

So Maye went to the sideline. Rookie seventh round pick Joe Milton emerged in his place — a decision that let the Patriots better understand what the young, rocket-armed quarterback was capable of while enhancing the team’s chance of locking in the top overall pick.

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III scored the first touchdown of his NFL career on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The rookie quarterback ran it in from a yard out to give the Patriots a 7-0 lead following the extra point.

Rookie quarterback Joe Milton III admitted to learning he would play vs. Bills 'after the kickoff' in Patriots' win

FOXBORO — The Patriots saw all they needed out of Drake Maye this season. Maye played one series in Sunday’s season finale against the Bills before being sat for fellow rookie Joe Milton III. It’s Milton’s first career NFL snaps since being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Tennessee.

Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.

New England Patriots’ rookie quarterback Joe Milton IIII is generating significant trade interest across the NFL. Following his stellar performance in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills, multiple teams have reportedly contacted the Patriots to inquire about Milton’s availability.