Cooper Rush Steps Up as Cowboys' Starting Quarterback with Prescott Sidelined

2024-11-19

Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring injury has thrust Cooper Rush, the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback, into the starting role. Rush, now set to lead the Cowboys for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season, has a career record of 5-2 in his first seven starts, making him one of the few quarterbacks to begin his career with five consecutive wins.

Originally from Charlotte, Michigan, Rush had a standout college career at Central Michigan, where he became the school’s all-time leader in passing yards for a season with 3,848 yards in 2015. He went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft but signed with the Cowboys, where he carved out a backup role behind Prescott. His journey included a brief stint with the New York Giants before returning to Dallas in 2020.

Entering Week 11 of the season, Rush has completed 59.7% of his passes, totalling 1,831 yards with 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, yielding a passer rating of 79.1. Despite showing promise, he struggled last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, managing only 45 passing yards in a 34-6 loss.

With Prescott out, the Cowboys will look to Rush to stabilize their offense. He is currently in the final year of a two-year contract worth $5 million, with the potential to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. As the team prepares for its matchup against the Houston Texans, Rush’s performance will be crucial not just for this season but for his future prospects in the NFL.

The Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart includes Rush, Trey Lance, and Will Grier, but if Rush falters, Lance, a highly-touted draft pick, could take the reins. In addition to facing the Texans, the Cowboys need to address their offensive struggles, particularly with the running game and red zone efficiency, as they seek to turn around their 3-7 season record.

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