Who is Cooper Rush, the Cowboys starting QB against the Commanders in week 12? Career stats, salary, contract...

Cooper Rush is again set to deputize for the injured Dak Prescott when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Commanders today (Sunday, November 24), and will be desperate for a turnaround in fortune after his last two games.

Promoted to starting quarterback in the absence of Prescott, who is out for the season with a torn hamstring, Rush threw for just 45 yards and no touchdowns in the 34-6 defeat to the Phildelphia Eagles in week 10. Despite a much improved personal performance last weekend against the Houston Texams, in which he threw for 345 yards, a touchdown and an interception, that wasn’t enough to stop the Cowboys from slumping to a 34-10 loss.

A run of five consecutive defeats means Dallas will have to put to together a string of victories, starting against the Commanders on Sunday, to have any chance of reaching the playoffs, which looks highly unlikely at this stage.

Who is Cooper Rush?

Born on November 21, 1993, Rush went undrafted in 2017, having spent his college career with the Central Michigan Chippewas. A month after the Draft, however, he found a home with the Cowboys as a free agent. Aside from a short stint with the New York Giants in 2020, the 31-year-old has been a Dallas player ever since.

Over the course of his NFL career, Rush Rush has played in 32 NFL games, starting eight of them. Overall, he has thrown for 2,185 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with a passer rating of 78.6.

What is Rush’s contract with the Cowboys?

In terms of his contract, Rush is currently on a two-year Cowboys deal worth $5,000,000. 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. Rush will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, giving him the opportunity to explore new possibilities in the NFL.

Cowboys vs Commanders: start time, how to watch

The NFL Week 12 clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders takes place today, Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Viewers in the United States can watch the match-up on FOX.

Your streaming options include the online platform fubo, which offers new users a free introductory trial.

While the Cowboys head into the game with a 3-7 record and on a growing losing streak, the Commanders have also struggled of late. Although they are 7-4 overall, they have lost back-to-back games against the Pittsburgh Steelers (27-28) and the Eagles (18-26).

Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more – plus, stay updated on the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.