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Every inch matters in the NFL. A difference between a couple yards makes a world of difference, perhaps turning an offensive drive destined to end on a field goal to a touchdown, doubling the scoring output. And with the Dallas Cowboys locked in a tight contest against division rivals New York Giants, the Cowboys cannot […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ surprising victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last week reframed the season in some ways. It was clear that the defense was ahead of the offense to start the year, but the job they did against an offense that made it to the Super Bowl a season ago suggests that they aren’t just […]

Jerry Jones recently made interesting comments in reference to Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush. His statement led many to believe that Jones does not properly value Prescott. Jones explained his previous comments on 105.3 The FAN, per Clarence Hill Jr. “I don’t believe there’s anybody in the world that doesn’t understand how much I appreciate […]

There seemed to be a lot of concern for the Dallas Cowboys when reports came out that franchise quarterback Dak Prescott would require surgery on his injured thumb, being forced to miss several weeks. Backup Cooper Rush would be thrust into the action as the temporary QB1, and he led the Cowboys to a close […]

It’s just been just two games (barely) and already, there’s a lot of hype surrounding Cooper Rush as the new Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback. Dak Prescott is still out of commission after undergoing thumb surgery, and at this point, Rush’s strong play has led to whispers about the 28-year-old potentially replacing Prescott as the Cowboys’ […]

The Dallas Cowboys finally grabbed their first win of the season last weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals with backup QB Cooper Rush playing extremely well in place of the injured Dak Prescott. While it’s not set in stone when he could be back, this latest update is extremely promising. The Cowboys signal-caller was on the […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy provided an update on the status of receiver Michael Gallup for Monday night’s matchup with the New York Giants. “Michael Gallup will take a full slate of reps this week in practice,” Mike McCarthy said during his press conference. Cowboys WR Michael Gallup appears to be on track for […]

There were doubts as to whether the Dallas Cowboys could remain competitive with their star quarterback Dak Prescott sidelined for multiple weeks with a thumb injury that required surgery. Facing the Cincinnati Bengals, the runner-ups of Super Bowl LVI, the Cowboys were in a for a major test, and with backup Cooper Rush at the […]

Dak Prescott is always going to be the starter for the Dallas Cowboys this season when he’s healthy and Cooper Rush is the main backup. But even then, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young believes that Prescott can learn some lessons from Rush. During an appearance on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, Young pointed out […]

Tony Romo used to be the man for the Dallas Cowboys, but now that he’s no longer playing the role of a star quarterback for America’s Team, he still tries to check on his old team. While he knows that the Cowboys are not at their best without Dak Prescott, Romo clearly believes that backup […]

With Dak Prescott sidelined for multiple weeks with a hand injury, the Dallas Cowboys are forced to turn to Cooper Rush to serve as the team’s placeholder under center until Prescott returns to action. So far, the Cowboys are doing just fine with Cooper Rush directing the offense on the field. He recorded his second […]

The Dallas Cowboys got off the mark on Sunday night as they handed Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals their second consecutive loss of the season. The Dak Prescott-less Cowboys held off the Bengals en route to a 20-17 victory as backup Cooper Rush quarterback led his squad to their first win of the campaign. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are once again turning to Cooper Rush in the midst of a Dak Prescott injury. They could look for other options besides rush, such as potential trade acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo or free agent Cam Newton. However, team owner/general manager Jerry Jones is very confident in Rush getting the job done. According to The […]

Dallas Cowboys fans were rightfully concerned after Dak Prescott left the team’s season opener due to an injury. Prescott is expected to miss a significant amount of time which has many calling for the Cowboys to trade for a new QB. However, running back Ezekiel Elliott expressed confidence in Cooper Rush, per Todd Archer. “Personally […]

During the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, star quarterback Dak Prescott went down. And now the team will use the next-man-up mentality to find his replacement. Dak Prescott suffered a fractured thumb during the team’s loss. After having surgery on Monday, he is expected to be out for the next six to […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a quarterback conundrum on their hands, and Mike McCarthy is going to explore every possible option to fix it. After Dak Prescott went down with a hand injury during the season-opening loss to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys were left scrambling. Cooper Rush served capably as a backup in Prescott’s stead, but […]

The Dallas Cowboys were dealt a brutal blow on Sunday night when Dak Prescott sustained a hand injury late in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Prescott set for surgery, the Cowboys figure to deploy Cooper Rush at quarterback, barring a trade or signing. While that won’t have Cowboys fans feeling very optimistic, […]

Not only did the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in such a deflating fashion, they also lost their first-choice quarterback Dak Prescott to an unfortunate thumb injury that will require surgery. In the fourth period, while facing a 3-19 deficit, the Cowboys were still pushing to make their […]

Ahead of their opening showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Dallas Cowboys made sure they have a backup in place in case anything happens to Dak Prescott. Prior to Saturday, Prescott was the only quarterback on Dallas’ active roster. However, the Cowboys just elevated Cooper Rush from the practice squad to serve as Dak’s backup […]

The Dallas Cowboys have full confidence in Dak Prescott. That much isn’t even in question after they signed him to a $160 million deal the previous year even after coming off a season-ending injury. But their latest move might be taking that trust a little too far. Well, at least for the time being. According […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a huge victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to improve to 6-1. Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott was out due to a calf injury, which made backup QB Cooper Rush the starter. Being able to win with a second-string signal-caller is not an easy feat in the NFL, but […]

With Dak Prescott unable to go, the Dallas Cowboys turned to backup quarterback Cooper Rush for duties under center in Week 8’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Rush would repay the trust of the Cowboys by gift-wrapping them with a 20-16 win on the road Sunday night. In his first career NFL start, Rush played […]

With Dak Prescott missing the Dallas Cowboys’ Sunday night tilt against the Minnesota Vikings, fans were expecting a sub-optimal performance from America’s team. What they saw, though, was the Cooper Rush show, as the undrafted quarterback played his heart out and steered the Cowboys to a big 20 – 16 win over the Vikings. After […]

Ever since their opening week loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, nobody can seem to stop the Dallas Cowboys. They ripped off five wins in a row to take a dominant division lead over the NFC East. However, with Dak Prescott out with his calf injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, and a […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is still nursing a calf injury from Week 6 and was limited in practice all week as a result. The team previously listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings and it appears it will truly come down to a game-time decision. Via Adam Schefter (per Ed […]

The Dallas Cowboys are getting Dak Prescott back this season. While there’s zero doubt about him leading the charge as the team’s franchise quarterback, the battle for who backs him up was certainly heated throughout the preseason. With the NFL season set to be underway, looks like the Cowboys have whittled down their options behind […]

Andy Dalton will be sidelined for the second consecutive week for the Dallas Cowboys and they used the entire week to evaluate their options at quarterback. After mulling their options, the Cowboys plan to start Garrett Gilbert in Week 9 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelisserro. The #Cowboys plan to start QB […]

The Dallas Cowboys may start Cooper Rush over Ben DiNucci in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers since Andy Dalton will miss his second straight game, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Dalton is being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and DiNucci struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, a game the Cowboys lost to […]

With their quarterback slot continuing to get banged up in recent weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have elected to bring back Cooper Rush to help the depletion. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the free agent is expected to sign once he clears his COVID-19 quarantine. With their top two QBs sidelined, the #Cowboys are bringing […]

A lot can change in a matter of weeks, especially for an NFL quarterback. Following the sudden signing of Andy Dalton, the Dallas Cowboys have waived Cooper Rush, making him a free agent. Less than two months ago, the Cowboys signed Rush to a restricted free agent tender worth $2.1 million. Upon signing the tender, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have tendered quarterback Cooper Rush, securing the franchise at least one of the two signal callers that they likely plan on bringing back for the 2020 campaign. For the time being, Rush could be the team’s contingency plan should negotiations with Dak Prescott go sideways. The Cowboys have tendered restricted free agent […]

The Dallas Cowboys need a win against the Washington Redskins on Sunday and a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles (to the New York Giants) to make the playoffs. They know they can only control one part of that equation, but will they hold up their end of the bargain? Let’s breakdown three bold predictions for […]

Not a lot of fans outside those who breathe and live Dallas Cowboys football know who Cooper Rush is. The team’s perennial backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott is about to play his final football game of the preseason. The Cowboys are set to match up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their final preseason tilt, […]

There is no question that the Dallas Cowboys have the team’s starting quarterback of the future in Dak Prescott. However, fellow Cowboys signal-caller Cooper Rush has his eyes set on earning the team’s backup spot behind the aforementioned Prescott, which could make for an interesting battle later on this offseason. “That’s just part of the […]