Cooper Rush Signs With Ravens, Replacing Josh Johnson As Backup To Lamar Jackson

by Avery TorffMarch 16, 2025, 10:35 pmFeatured News, News >

A new quarterback will be backing up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.

The Ravens have agreed to a deal with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, his agent, Christopher Cabott of Equity Sports told uSports.

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It’s a two-year deal with $4.2 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $12.2 million.

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Rush will now back up Jackson, replacing Josh Johnson, who threw only three passes in six games last season.

The Ravens have a 4-10 record over the last six seasons in games Jackson has missed, including the postseason.

The departure of Rush leaves the Cowboys in need of a backup for Dak Prescott, their only quarterback under contract.

Rush has been a reliable backup for the Cowboys, winning nine of his 14 starts behind Prescott.

Rush had a career-best season in 2024, throwing for 1,844 yards and 12 touchdowns, finishing with a 4-4 record after Prescott’s season-ending right hamstring avulsion. He also threw five interceptions.

Rush began his career with the Cowboys in 2017 as an undrafted free agent, serving as Prescott’s backup for three seasons. When Mike McCarthy took over as head coach in 2020, Dallas signed Andy Dalton, and Rush was released. He rejoined the team after a brief stint with the New York Giants, stepping in after Prescott’s season-ending dislocated and fractured right ankle.

In 2021, he earned the backup role and held the job for the following three seasons. In 2023, he signed a two-year contract with the Cowboys, choosing to bypass free agency.

Through 38 games in his career, he has totaled 3,463 yards, 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.