Cooper Rush

Cooper Robert Rush is an American football quarterback who plays in the NFL. Born November 21, 1993, in Charlotte, Michigan, he attended Central Michigan, where he became a prominent college starter and earned recognition in the Mid-American Conference. Rush entered the NFL in 2017 as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys and earned a place on the active roster as a rookie.

Rush spent most of his early professional career behind Dak Prescott in Dallas, developing a reputation as a prepared and dependable reserve quarterback. He made his first NFL start against the Minnesota Vikings in October 2021 and later became a regular spot starter when Prescott was unavailable. In 2024, Rush took over as Dallas's starter for part of the season, marking a significant career opportunity.

Rush signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 after seven seasons with Dallas, but Baltimore released him on March 12, 2026. The Atlanta Falcons signed Rush on July 29, 2026, and he was listed by the NFL as an active Atlanta quarterback as of September 12, 2026. He is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds. His playing style is defined by preparation, experience and steadiness in a backup or emergency-starting role.