Cooper Rush to Lead Dallas Cowboys Against Eagles in Week 10: Career Stats, Contract, and Team Outlook

Cooper Rush is set to take the reins as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, following an injury to Dak Prescott. Born on November 21, 1993, Rush went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft but found a home with the Cowboys as a free agent. He has been with the team since, except for a brief stint with the New York Giants in 2020 before returning to Dallas later that year.

Rush has played in 23 NFL games, starting in 10 of them. His career statistics include 2,345 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85.4. These numbers reflect his reliability and ability to perform under pressure. In 2022, he stepped in for Prescott and led the Cowboys to several victories, a performance he will be expected to repeat in the current season.

In terms of his contract, Rush is currently on a two-year deal worth $5,000,000 with the Cowboys. For the 2024 season, his base salary is $2,250,000, with a signing bonus of $1,250,000 and a guaranteed amount of $2,750,000. His cap hit for 2024 stands at $2,875,000, and he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

The Cowboys will face a significant challenge against the Eagles, who are currently 6-2 in the NFC East, three games ahead of Dallas’s 3-5 record. However, Rush will have the support of key players like wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who despite suffering a sprained AC joint in the previous game, has confirmed he will play against the Eagles. Lamb’s toughness and leadership are expected to be crucial in this pivotal matchup.

Rush’s teammates, including Lamb and linebacker Micah Parsons, have expressed confidence in his abilities. “We know what Coop can do,” Lamb said. “The confidence is still there. Stand in there and deliver.” Parsons added, “I’ve seen what Cooper Rush can do… He won games for us by just doing the basics, just playing good football.