Ex-Cowboys QB Cooper Rush Gets Bad News on NFL Future
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has lost his grip on the backup spot with the Baltimore Ravens, which doesn’t bode well for his NFL future.
Rush spent seven-plus seasons in Dallas as a backup, stepping in when needed for Dak Prescott. When called upon, Rush delivered solid performances in Prescott’s absence, posting a 9-5 record as a starter. Over 14 starts, he compiled 3,463 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and a 60.7% completion rate.
Rush signed a two-year deal worth up to $12.2 million with the Ravens this offseason. He has not fared as well in Baltimore. He’s started two games in place of an injured Lamar Jackson, going 0-2. Rush has passed for 303 yards, no touchdowns and four interceptions this season, prompting the Ravens to make a move.
The Ravens announced on Friday that Rush is now No. 3 on the depth chart. Jackson is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Bears. If he’s unable to go, it will be Tyler Huntley drawing the start.
Baltimore is emerging from its bye week with a 1-5 record and in need of a quick turnaround if it hopes to salvage their playoff hopes.
Dallas Reunion With Cooper Rush Unlikely
Rush, 31, struggled in his first real opportunity outside of Dallas and now faces an uncertain future. The Ravens can move on from his deal with minimal financial impact after the season, leaving him to hope another team sees value in him as a veteran backup.
In the wake of Rush’s exit, the Cowboys traded for former sixth-round pick Joe Milton — a younger, more affordable option still on his rookie contract through 2027. That makes a reunion with Rush highly unlikely, even with his strong ties in Dallas and the respect he holds from players like Dak Prescott, who was disappointed to see him go.
“I don’t know if I could put a value on what Cooper Rush has meant to me throughout my career,” Prescott said in April. “You’re talking about a guy who approaches the game the right way and is a real man off the field. A true leader in what he does. Baltimore is getting a hell of a guy to add to that quarterback room.”
Cowboys Offense Humming Behind Dak Prescott
With a healthy Prescott at the helm, the Cowboys’ offense has been the best in the league. Dallas is averaging 390 yards and 31.7 points per game this season. Prescott is an MVP candidate, passing for 1,881 yards, 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
“Dak’s playing really well. You know, I’m not trying to not make a big deal about [how] he’s playing great, but that’s what we expect from Dak, and he’s got incredible weapons,” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “You see the trust that he has in these guys.
He’ll lead the Cowboys into Denver on Sunday with something to prove. The Broncos are one of just two teams Prescott has not defeated in his career as the starter in Dallas.
“Going up there, going to their place, yeah, this is one you definitely want to cross off. When you’ve been playing 10 years or so and you get to see these people twice and multiple times, you’re trying to get all your wins,” Prescott said.
Prescott and the Cowboys are a 3.5-point underdog against the 5-2 Broncos.
Serena Williams Reveals Whether Carlos Alcaraz can Break Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam Record
Serena Williams has answered that if she thinks
Alcaraz has made excellent strides in his career and has won six Grand Slams so far. He claimed his first major title at the US Open in 2022 after beating
This season, he claimed the French Open and US Open titles and now stands a chance of completing the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January 2026. Should Alcaraz win the Australian Open next year, he will become the youngest man in the Open Era to win all four major tournaments.
However, certainly, Alcaraz has a long way to go before reaching Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam record. The 38-year-old won his last major title at the 2023 US Open after beating Daniil Medvedev
23-time Grand Slam winner, Williams was in Spain this week for the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards, where she will receive recognition for her sporting achievements. During her press conference, she praised Alcaraz for his performances on the court and added that he can break Djokovic’s major title record:
Of course, I know it [Spanish tennis] well — the Spanish have been at the top for a long time. There’s Rafa [Nadal], of course, but there are many other wonderful tennis players. Alcaraz is doing incredible things. I’m a huge fan of Alcaraz. I always cheer him on. When Federer started, no one thought he could surpass [Pete] Sampras, and he did. Then Rafa did the same, and then Djokovic. Carlos is very young, he has great rivals, but of course it’s possible.
Alcaraz’s last tour-level match was at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo, where he won the title. He’s currently in Paris for the Masters 1000 tournament. He has never won the title in his career and has never reached the last four.
Jessica Pegula reacts to the whopping prize money that Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic earned at the Six Kings Slam
Jessica Pegula recently shared her thoughts on the Six Kings Slam prize money. Carlos Alcaraz competed at the tournament, alongside Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic,
Alcaraz reached the final of the event but lost to Sinner 2-6, 4-6. In an episode of the Players’ Box podcast, Pegula discussed the prize money with
The prize money is insane… 1.5million for showing up. Winner gets 6 million, 1.5 million to just show up, I don’t think I’d say no!
Alcaraz has surpassed $50 million in career prize money, after having won the US Open in September. He’s currently the player with the highest number of titles this season – eight in total. He’s also the only player to win three Masters 1000 this season and will hope to add to the tally at the Paris Masters.
