From Michigan to Dallas: Cowboys QB Cooper Rush is used to proving that he belongs
Even in high school, Cooper Rush began somewhat as an unknown quantity. “My first year at Lansing (Catholic), we didn’t have a quarterback … I think (Michigan State football coach Mark) Dantonio’s daughter (Kristen) had the best arm on campus,” former Lansing Catholic coach Jim Ahern said. “Cooper was a freshman playing baseball when I first saw him. He said he wanted to try throwing it a bit at quarterback.”
mlive.comFormer CMU star Cooper Rush makes Dallas Cowboys quarterback history
Cooper Rush made improbable history Sunday, accomplishing a feat no other Dallas Cowboys quarterback had ever achieved. Rush led the Cowboys to a 25-10 win over the Washington Commanders, giving him a 4-0 record in his first four Dallas Cowboys starts. “It’s been fun … trying to enjoy it,” Rush said in the post-game press conference. It’s a team game.”In the post-game press conference, Rush credited the Dallas defense. “He managed the down and distances … he didn’t over-react to it, didn’t force the football,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said in the post-game press conference.
mlive.comMonday Night Football best bets and a Same Game Parlay featuring Saquon Barkley
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mlive.comFormer CMU star Cooper Rush lifts Dallas Cowboys to win
Playing in place of injured starter Dak Prescott, Rush engineered a game-winning drive to set up Brett Maher’s 50-yard field goal as time expired in a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Against Tampa Bay, Rush completed 7 of 13 passes for 64 yards for a 67.5 quarterback rating. In his six-year NFL career, Rush has started just two games. Rush, 28, was undrafted out of CMU, but signed with the Cowboys, made the team and signed a three-year, $1.66 million contract. MOREFrom cut to starter, CMU’s Cooper Rush takes over at QB for Dallas Cowboys
mlive.comFrom cut to starter, former CMU QB Cooper Rush takes over for Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys included quarterback Cooper Rush in their final cuts of the 2022 preseason, releasing the former Central Michigan University quarterback. The Cowboys signed Rush to their practice squad, then activated him before Sunday’s season-openng 19-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Although the Cowboys are expected to sign another quarterback, Rush will take snaps as the No. Against Tampa Bay, Rush completed 7 of 13 passes for 64 yards for a 67.5 quarterback rating. Rush, 28, was undrafted out of CMU, but signed with the Cowboys, made the team and signed a three-year, $1.66 million contract.
mlive.comWith Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Cowboys' Gilbert appears set for 1st NFL start vs. Steelers
Garrett Gilbert appears set for his first NFL start for the Dallas Cowboys against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL Network, citing unidentified sources, reported the Cowboys planned to start Gilbert at home Sunday. Gilbert's agent, Leigh Steinberg, posted on Twitter that he was traveling to “see Garrett Gilbert start” against the Steelers. The Cowboys will start their fourth different quarterback in the past five games. Dalton started for nine years in Cincinnati before the Bengals drafted Joe Burrow No.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic
The theory that NFL teams would go with three quarterbacks to start the pandemic-impacted season took a hit Saturday. Lots of third-stringers were sent packing as the 32 teams got down to the 53-man limit. "The most important thing is to kind of move forward and not look back, Dolphins coach Brian Flores said. Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder, the final player taken in April's draft, is on the roster. As a child growing up in Georgia, it was always my dream to play in the NFL, Watson wrote on social media.
Cowboys QB Prescott plans to play through shoulder injury
FRISCO, TX – Dak Prescott is simply reliving his college days with a shoulder injury that is limiting him in practice for the first time in four seasons as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott has shown up on the injury report before with minor, nagging issues, but never been forced to yield practice reps to his backup. “Not that I know of,” Prescott said when asked if he had a hairline fracture. “I wasn't sure if there was one,” said Prescott, who also has been dealing with a sprained left wrist. "But as far as extra stuff, it's tricky when you're putting it on your throwing shoulder.