He got his first start with Dallas in 2021, throwing for 325 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in a 20-16 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.
In 2022, the Cowboys initially waived Rush, but that changed when Dak Prescott got injured in Week 1. Rush came in and helped the team win its next four games, becoming the first player in franchise history to win his first four starts.
In his NFL career, Rush has a 9-5 record as a starter, setting career highs for passing yards (1,844) and completions (187) in 2024.
Given that Rush will be playing behind a two-time NFL MVP in Baltimore, it’s unlikely he’ll get a lot of playing time. However, Jackson missed 10 games between the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Rush’s departure could leave the Cowboys with a big problem
Brian Schottenheimer is hoping Dak Prescott can stay healthy and consistent next season or he could have some real problems in his first season as Dallas’ coach.
Cooper Rush is no longer a Cowboy and Trey Lance is also likely on his way out, so the team needs another quarterback. The Cowboys hold the 12th overall selection in the draft and could decide to go with a QB if there’s one they feel would be suitable.
Will Grier is the only other QB on Dallas’ roster outside of Prescott, but he has only made two career NFL starts, going 0-2 in 2019 with the Carolina Panthers, putting up 228 yards through the air with a 33.2 passer rating.
Last season, Prescott hurt his hamstring in Week 9 and played just eight games.
