Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Cooper Rush will be Dak Prescott's backup to start the 2024 season, with Trey Lance sticking as the QB3 in Dallas. Lance pretty much sealed his fate as the No. 3 QB to enter the season after throwing five interceptions in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, although he did also throw for 323 yards and a touchdown while going for a team-high 90 rushing yards and an additional score on 11 carries. The 24-year-old former first-rounder by the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 has plenty of athleticism, but he's still in the developmental phase for the Cowboys as they attempt to improve his game with the potential of losing Prescott after this season. Lance should only be rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues and deep superflex formats in 2024.
Sep 2, 2024 1:51 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (illness) is officially active for Sunday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday. Rush has only played sparingly in garbage-time situations this year, completing 75 percent of his passes for 144 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He'll remain in the backup role behind Dak Prescott this weekend.
Jan 14, 2024 3:15 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush was solid in Saturday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Rush attempted 14 passes, completing nine of them for 96 yards and a touchdown. Rush played clearly better than Will Grier, his main competition for the second spot on the Cowboys quarterback depth chart behind clear starter Dak Prescott. Rush threw the lone Cowboys passing touchdown of the game to running back Rico Dowdle.
Aug 20, 2023 2:58 AM EST
Rush completed just 18 of 38 pass attempts for 181 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles.
Oct 16, 2022 11:39 PM EST
Rush will serve as the Cowboys' starting quarterback Sunday at Philadelphia with Dak Prescott (thumb) inactive.
Oct 16, 2022 4:09 PM EST
The Cowboys are preparing for Rush and not Dak Prescott (thumb) to start Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Oct 12, 2022 9:07 AM EST
Rush completed 10 of 16 passes for 102 yards without a touchdown of interception in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Rams.
Oct 9, 2022 6:54 PM EST
Rush is set to make his fourth straight start Sunday against the Rams with Dak Prescott (thumb) having yet to make enough progress in his recovery to play this weekend, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Oct 4, 2022 1:57 PM EST
Rush completed 15 of 27 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns against Washington on Sunday.
Oct 2, 2022 2:11 PM EST
Rush completed 21 of his 31 pass attempts for 215 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.
Sep 26, 2022 10:05 PM EST
Rush completed 19 of 31 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bengals.
Sep 18, 2022 6:37 PM EST
Rush, who is expected to start Sunday against the Bengals, signed a contract with the Cowboys on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 17, 2022 10:18 AM EST
Rush is expected to step in as Dallas' starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Bengals with Dak Prescott likely to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery Monday to address a fractured right hand, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 12, 2022 5:32 AM EST
Rush has been called up to the Cowboys' 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 game against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 10, 2022 10:55 AM EST
Rush will back up Dak Prescott to begin the season, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Sep 2, 2022 7:42 AM EST
Rush has signed with Dallas' practice squad, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 31, 2022 5:31 PM EST
The Cowboys released Rush on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 30, 2022 9:42 AM EST
Rush completed three of six pass attempts for 32 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Cowboys' 32-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.
Aug 20, 2022 10:03 PM EST
Coach Mike McCarthy said Rush will start Saturday's preseason game at the Chargers with Dak Prescott not suiting up, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Aug 20, 2022 6:17 PM EST
Rush is expected to be the Cowboys' No. 2 quarterback this season behind Dak Prescott, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Jul 5, 2022 1:10 PM EST