Cooper Rush

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush will be Dak Prescott’s backup.

Fantasy Impact

Trey Lance will remain the QB3 to open the season for Dallas. Rush appeared in seven games last season.

Cooper Rush is reportedly the backup quarterback for the Cowboys early in camp.

Fantasy Impact

Rush threw a red zone touchdown pass to Racey McMath at practice on Wednesday. He appears to be the backup to Dak Prescott as of now in the Cowboys quarterback room.

Cooper Rush and the Cowboys have agreed to a two-year deal worth a maximum of $6 million.

Fantasy Impact

Rush will return to the Cowboys and serve as the backup to Dak Prescott. The 29-year-old kept the Cowboys’ season afloat in 2022, registering a 4-1 record while Dak Prescott was injured. Fantasy managers should not expect much from Rush, unless Prescott were to miss any time during the 2023 season.

Cooper Rush completed 18-of-38 pass attempts while adding a touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Rush had his worst game since taking over for Dak Prescott as the starter on Sunday, and it looks like it could be his last as well. The quarterback struggled mightily in the first half, throwing two picks while managing just three points as an offense. He had his good moments during his time under center, but with Prescott planning to return in Week 7, we likely won't see any more of Cooper Rush.

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing Cooper Rush to be the starting quarterback in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Dak Prescott is expected to throw at this afternoon's practice, but it sounds like Cooper Rush will continue to soak up the first-team reps. Rush has played well enough that the Cowboys will not rush Dak back before he is completely ready. Rush has not been very serviceable from a fantasy perspective, checking in as the QB30 in points per game as a starter. Fantasy managers should continue to look elsewhere unless they find themselves in an extreme bye-week pinch.