Cooper Rush, after eight seasons as Dak Prescott's backup in Dallas, has officially signed with the Baltimore Ravens, marking a significant shift in his career. The two-year deal, potentially worth up to $12.2 million, includes $4.2 million guaranteed, signaling a renewed opportunity as the backup to MVP Lamar Jackson. The move comes in the wake of a disappointing end to Rush's tenure in Dallas, where he was sidelined in Week 18 in favor of Trey Lance, missing a crucial incentive in his contract worth $250,000.

The Ravens, having experienced a rotation of backup quarterbacks in recent years, have now secured a player with fresh starting experience. In his time as a starter, Rush led the Cowboys to a 4-4 record, completing 61.3% of his passes with an 11-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio. This transition also leaves the Cowboys with only Prescott and Will Grier on the roster, heightening speculation about Dallas utilizing one of their 10 draft picks in 2025 on a new quarterback.