Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott’s backup with Cowboys
3 months ago

Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott’s backup with Cowboys

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Prescott’s backup. If Rush can help pull an upset in either of the final two games at Philadelphia on Sunday or home against Washington, he’ll have a winning record in three different seasons filling in for Dallas’ injured star QB. He’s an ace in the quarterback room, as far as getting ready each and every week even when he wasn’t the starter.” Last year, Dallas traded for Trey Lance, the No. I don’t think people need much more motivation.” What’s working WR CeeDee Lamb simply won’t let an injured right shoulder sideline him this season.

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Chiefs backup Carson Wentz will face a pass rush the likes of which the Broncos have never had
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs backup Carson Wentz will face a pass rush the likes of which the Broncos have never had

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos lead the NFL with a franchise-record 58 sacks, a number they aim to bolster Sunday when Carson Wentz fills in for Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs resting some of their stars ahead of the playoffs. He’s the first Denver defender since 2018 to reach double-digit sacks and Cooper, who has 9 1/2, …

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cooper Rush and the Dallas offense seem to be rounding into form, although it is almost certainly a matter of too little, too late for the Cowboys playoff hopes. The 31-year-old Rush threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday and Rico Dowdle bested his career high in rushing for the third straight week as the Cowboys …

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington
4 months ago

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren’t completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. Dallas will have to remember it did …

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring, they don’t have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones is left to assess the future of coach Mike McCarthy without the franchise QB, and the offseason decision on Prescott’s backup …

Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion while still hoping to avoid season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. The defending division champion Cowboys are on a three-game losing streak, and Prescott’s injury is putting their three-year playoff run in jeopardy. The Cowboys were struggling on offense …

Dallas Cowboys make major decision on injured quarterback Dak Prescott
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys make major decision on injured quarterback Dak Prescott

Daily Mail  

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is heading to injured reserve and will miss at least the next four games, according to the team's executive vice-president. Prescott injured his hamstring in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and it has been widely speculated that he could miss between six and eight weeks of action because of the partial tear. 'Obviously …

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last of Cooper Rush’s five starts filling in for an injured Dak Prescott as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 was against Philadelphia. “A ton,” Rush said when asked what he could take from four consecutive victories without an interception before throwing three picks in a loss at the Eagles. It’s all in how you …

Cowboys’ chances of storybook season now rest on shoulders of ‘confident, wicked smart’ Cooper Rush
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys’ chances of storybook season now rest on shoulders of ‘confident, wicked smart’ Cooper Rush

New York Times  

Thursday is usually the day that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb conduct interviews with reporters at The Star after practice. Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson walking by as QB Cooper Rush was talking to reporters: “If you guys see a quick flash of red on Sunday, don’t be afraid. “He’s pretty easy to throw to, the …

Cowboys to place Dak Prescott on IR, timetable is uncertain, EVP Stephen Jones says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys to place Dak Prescott on IR, timetable is uncertain, EVP Stephen Jones says

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Jelani Scott The Dallas Cowboys plan to place quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve with his hamstring injury, the team’s executive vice president Stephen Jones said Friday. The Cowboys were already preparing to be without Prescott in the immediate future, and once he’s officially placed on IR, he will be out for a minimum …

Worrying Dak Prescott injury update revealed as Dallas Cowboys' season continues to unravel
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Worrying Dak Prescott injury update revealed as Dallas Cowboys' season continues to unravel

Daily Mail  

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is reportedly facing more time on the sidelines than the four weeks he initially expected after a series of medical tests on Wednesday. Prescott suffered a hamstring injury during the team's 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and is widely expected to be heading to injured reserve, sidelining him for the next four games. But …

Cowboys Today: Is Trey Lance going to be in the mix during Dak Prescott’s absence?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys Today: Is Trey Lance going to be in the mix during Dak Prescott’s absence?

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback situation in the coming weeks could be more interesting than many expected after hearing about the severity of Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury earlier this week. “Let’s just don’t dismiss the possibility of doing anything,” Jones said, when asked if the team considered going with Lance in Prescott’s absence. “From that alone, much less there are things …

Dallas Cowboys suffer huge blow as update is revealed on Dak Prescott's hamstring injury
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys suffer huge blow as update is revealed on Dak Prescott's hamstring injury

Daily Mail  

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to miss several games after it was reported that his hamstring injury is worse than first feared. After the game, Prescott insisted 'it'll take a lot for me not to be out there ' but the quarterback admitted he 'felt something pull. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to miss several games through injury …

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality

New York Times  

With quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a hamstring injury in the 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, hopes for the remainder of this season got even worse for the already struggling Dallas Cowboys. As we broke down last week, there’s a legitimate argument to be made that the 2022 Cowboys were the best team of McCarthy era. GO DEEPER …

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott likely headed to IR with hamstring injury, Jerry Jones says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott likely headed to IR with hamstring injury, Jerry Jones says

New York Times  

By Cale Clinton, Jeff Howe, RJ Kraft, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Jake Ciely The Dallas Cowboys will likely place quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve due to the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday, owner Jerry Jones told local radio station 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday. Rush last started for the Cowboys in 2022, going 4-1 while filling in for …

Cowboys still have plenty of issues, but Dak Prescott-CeeDee Lamb connection positive sign
6 months ago

Cowboys still have plenty of issues, but Dak Prescott-CeeDee Lamb connection positive sign

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Heading into every game, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s goal is to complete 80 percent of his passes. Now I’ve got to go for 90, I guess.” Having lost their previous two games, the Cowboys badly needed a win against a New York Giants team that Prescott hasn’t lost to since his 2016 rookie season. It …

Dak Prescott isn’t shying from what shapes up as a prove-it year for the Cowboys
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott isn’t shying from what shapes up as a prove-it year for the Cowboys

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — At the moment, quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy don’t have contracts beyond this season with the Dallas Cowboys. “If we all look personally into the last year of our deal, it’s going to create a little bit of that,” Prescott said. “But when you look to the left or right and there’s so many people …

QB Dak Prescott still isn’t focused on contract with Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb now signed
7 months ago

QB Dak Prescott still isn’t focused on contract with Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb now signed

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has his No. The $136 million, four-year contract that ended Lamb’s long holdout also begged the obvious question of whether Prescott was next, with last season’s MVP runner-up entering the final year of his deal. It’s about making myself and this team better, getting us in the best position and the most confident to go …

Dak Prescott carries all the leverage in negotiations with Cowboys — and he knows it
7 months ago

Dak Prescott carries all the leverage in negotiations with Cowboys — and he knows it

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — On Thursday, a few days after the Dallas Cowboys handed CeeDee Lamb the monster contract extension the superstar wide receiver was seeking, quarterback Dak Prescott was asked whether he’s next. Told you guys that, really, can’t say ever was really my focus.” Prescott said he’s “not going to be a part of them here as the season …

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys
7 months, 1 week ago

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The competition for the Raiders’ starting quarterback job remained murky after both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew were outplayed Saturday night by Trey Lance, a third-stringer who threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-12 preseason victory over Las Vegas. Minshew, O’Connell’s competition for the job, started for the …

Dak Prescott says ‘good conversations’ are happening with the Cowboys about a new contract
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott says ‘good conversations’ are happening with the Cowboys about a new contract

Associated Press  

OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday he remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension. “Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” said Prescott, who’s entering the final season of a $160 million, four-year contract. Once again, as I’ve said any time I feel like I’ve talked about it, I’ve …

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb 'is expected to hold out of training camp as QB Dak Prescott eyes record $70m-a-year deal'
8 months ago

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb 'is expected to hold out of training camp as QB Dak Prescott eyes record $70m-a-year deal'

Daily Mail  

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to be without one of their best players for the start of training camp in CeeDee Lamb, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Lamb is expected to hold out of Cowboys training camp while he hopes for a new contract The news of Lamb's holdout only compounds the issues for the Cowboys, as the pressure to …

Dak Prescott drops shock hint he could LEAVE Dallas Cowboys in 2025 as the QB enters the final year of his $160million contract: 'After this season, we'll see where we're at'
11 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott drops shock hint he could LEAVE Dallas Cowboys in 2025 as the QB enters the final year of his $160million contract: 'After this season, we'll see where we're at'

Daily Mail  

Dallas' franchise quarterback said he has 'no fears' about leaving the team Prescott has only played for the Cowboys during his lengthy NFL career Dak Prescott dropped a shocking hint that he could leave the Dallas Cowboys after next season. Based on Prescott's words, a new contract being ironed out before the season start looks unlikely, and places the team's …

Why Cowboys could be willing to allow Dak Prescott to play out final year of his contract
1 year ago

Why Cowboys could be willing to allow Dak Prescott to play out final year of his contract

New York Times  

When asked about Dak Prescott’s contract situation a year ago at the NFL Scouting Combine, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, “My bet is there’s not gonna be a lot said about it. Jones and the Cowboys seem willing to gamble with the possibility that this is Prescott’s last season in Dallas. It’s that the Cowboys are “all …

Mueller: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and the future of the Cowboys’ QB position
1 year, 5 months ago

Mueller: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and the future of the Cowboys’ QB position

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Cowboys vs Chargers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made it clear that he sees Prescott as the team’s QB for years to come, including as recently as Tuesday. GO DEEPER Cowboys DC Dan Quinn: 'We're not going to let this game beat us twice' Jones is not only the …

How does Trey Lance impact Dak Prescott, the Cowboys’ future at QB?
1 year, 7 months ago

How does Trey Lance impact Dak Prescott, the Cowboys’ future at QB?

New York Times  

When news surfaced Friday night that the Dallas Cowboys traded a fourth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for Trey Lance, many probably wondered: How does this move impact Dak Prescott? “A late bloomer at the high school level, Lance had one of the most impressive statistical seasons in college football history in 2019,” Brugler, The Athletic’s draft …

How Dak Prescott put Cowboys on his back for first road playoff win in 30 years
2 years, 2 months ago

How Dak Prescott put Cowboys on his back for first road playoff win in 30 years

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Dak Prescott showed up to Raymond James Stadium on Monday evening expecting to have a bounce-back performance. Dak Prescott after leading the Cowboys to their first road playoff win in 30 years pic.twitter.com/Tm2r3jj0ON — Jon Machota January 17, 2023 “ as good as I’ve seen,” Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. This is the year that Dak has …

Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles
2 years, 5 months ago

Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for another start from quarterback Cooper Rush in an NFC East showdown with undefeated Philadelphia as Dak Prescott’s recovery from a broken right thumb continues. McCarthy has said he wanted Prescott to get a full week of practice before playing, and he indicated Wednesday’s activity didn’t count toward that. We’ll start working …

Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom
2 years, 5 months ago

Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense has done a little more each week during Cooper Rush’s four-game winning streak filling in for injured quarterback Dak Prescott. That’s because Dallas scored on a sack-fumble of Matthew Stafford three plays into the game, then sealed the victory with two fourth-quarter turnovers — an interception and another strip-sack. This time, Dallas finished with …

Cowboys notebook: Latest on Dak Prescott, injury updates, facing Cooper Kupp
2 years, 5 months ago

Cowboys notebook: Latest on Dak Prescott, injury updates, facing Cooper Kupp

New York Times  

Mike McCarthy had to think about it for a second. “I’ll just say this, we’re nobody’s underdog, if you need a quote.” Led by backup QB Cooper Rush and a defense that has allowed only one touchdown per game this season, the Cowboys are riding a three-game winning streak. I hope we’re making them proud.” Micah Parsons at today’s practice …

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10
2 years, 5 months ago

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush scrambled to his right, scanning the end zone for a target on a potential go-ahead touchdown. Rush won again filling in for Prescott, throwing a scoring pass to Michael Gallup in the receiver’s 2022 debut as the Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10 on Sunday. It’s a team game, and it’s nice the defense having …

Rush leads Cowboys again as Wentz tries to right Commanders
2 years, 6 months ago

Rush leads Cowboys again as Wentz tries to right Commanders

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — All signs point to another start for Cooper Rush at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, which means no NFC East reunion for Dak Prescott and Washington’s Carson Wentz. “I just think the climate and how we’re set up is really conducive for the next guy to be ready,” Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. “All I’m worried about …

QB Rush keeps winning as Cowboys wait for Prescott’s return
2 years, 6 months ago

QB Rush keeps winning as Cowboys wait for Prescott’s return

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hyped a nonexistent quarterback controversy after Cooper Rush won filling in for the injured Dak Prescott last week. “He’s doing a great job and I know that he doesn’t have anybody that’s supporting him more than Dak,” Jones said on his radio show Tuesday morning after a 23-16 “Monday Night Football” victory …

Cooper Rush steps up again just when you thought all Cowboys’ hope was lost: Morning After
2 years, 6 months ago

Cooper Rush steps up again just when you thought all Cowboys’ hope was lost: Morning After

New York Times  

You certainly didn’t see this coming, right? GO DEEPER Cooper Rush leads Cowboys to unexpected win over Bengals; Dallas evens record at 1-1 And yet, the Bengals, with a cast of characters that make most of the league envious, were unable to accomplish much of anything against Dan Quinn’s defense. I would not sit here and suggest that he is …

Dak Prescott plans for 'golden year' with Cowboys - as QB celebrates aims to amend 49ers blunder
2 years, 7 months ago

Dak Prescott plans for 'golden year' with Cowboys - as QB celebrates aims to amend 49ers blunder

Daily Mail  

Dak Prescott envisions this season as a 'golden year' for himself and the Cowboys, as the quarterback celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday and enters his seventh season with the franchise. That loss gave Prescott a 1-3 postseason record and extended the agonizing wait for the team's first Super Bowl win since 1995. Dak Prescott would be the first Dallas …

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB
3 years, 4 months ago

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys took their decision on Dak Prescott all the way up to the last hours before the game, ultimately opting for a dose of midseason caution with his strained right calf muscle and keeping their franchise quarterback on the sideline. Rush’s first NFL start produced a statement win for the surging Cowboys, as the fifth-year backup …

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
3 years, 4 months ago

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. Rush subbed for the injured Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yard throw to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Vikings …

As much focus on Dallas QB as on Tampa Bay’s 44-year-old
3 years, 6 months ago

As much focus on Dallas QB as on Tampa Bay’s 44-year-old

Associated Press  

No, not Tom Brady, who’s only 44 and as healthy as any NFL quarterback. “I feel like we have a great opportunity ahead of us and anytime you start the season and it’s the first game of the year, it’s pretty exciting.” Important to bear in mind here is where this game very well could be decided: on defense. UPSET …

Cowboys’ Prescott leaves camp practice with shoulder strain
3 years, 8 months ago

Cowboys’ Prescott leaves camp practice with shoulder strain

Associated Press  

OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is day-to-day because of a right shoulder strain after leaving training camp practice early Wednesday with a sore throwing arm. Prescott had an MRI that revealed the muscle strain but said he “didn’t see this as any kind of serious setback.” The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is coming back …

Amari Cooper’s impact on Cowboys immeasurable
6 years, 3 months ago

Amari Cooper’s impact on Cowboys immeasurable

Associated Press  

Nobody is questioning Jerry Jones anymore about trading a first-round pick for Amari Cooper. They’re one win from securing the NFC East title after Cooper dominated the Philadelphia Eagles last week, catching 10 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns in a 29-23 overtime victory. Oddly, Derek Carr’s rating was 94.5 with Cooper and 101.1 without him, but the Raiders …

Decoding Linehan, Week 7: On the Amari Cooper trade and what went wrong in Washington
6 years, 5 months ago

Decoding Linehan, Week 7: On the Amari Cooper trade and what went wrong in Washington

New York Times  

This article is almost always going to serve as a review of the latest Cowboys game from an offensive perspective. I really am dumbfounded at this entire timeline: March 14, 2018 – Kansas City signs Sammy Watkins, 3/$48m March 22, 2018 – Dallas signs Deonte Thompson, 1/$1.8m March 23, 2018 – Dallas signs Allen Hurns, 2/$12m April 13, 2018 – …

Dak Prescott Has Earned The Right To Remain The Cowboys Starter
8 years, 5 months ago

Dak Prescott Has Earned The Right To Remain The Cowboys Starter

Huff Post  

Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has guided Dallas to a 4-1 record so far. “I probably should have overpaid here,” Jones said at the time, regretting that he didn’t do a deal with Seattle to obtain the needed first-round pick. “You can tell that the players respect the heck out of him and that he’s already a leader,” Cowboys Hall of …

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