The Baltimore Ravens signed Quarterback Cooper Rush to a two-year $12.2 million contract on Sunday. His deal includes $4.2 million guaranteed. Rush will be tasked with backing up two-time NFL MVP, Quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Rush has been with the Dallas Cowboys for the last eight years. He has been active as the backup. Quarterback Dak Prescott has struggled to remain healthy during his NFL career. Rush had the best season of his career in 2024. He had 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions over 12 games in Prescott’s absence. Rush has 3,463 career passing yards, 20 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions. How will he play with the Baltimore Ravens over the next two seasons?
Baltimore Ravens Offseason Outlook
The Ravens are coming off another disappointing postseason. They were defeated by the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. Baltimore’s moves this offseason have been focused solely on improving their offense. They signed veteran Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins. They also re-signed Fullback Patrick Ricard and Offensive Tackle Ronnie Stanley.
Rush may be called upon with the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson has struggled to remain healthy at times in his NFL career. Even though he has done a better job of remaining healthy in recent years, Jackson’s playing style makes injury a higher risk.
Final Thoughts
Rush is a shrewd signing for the Baltimore Ravens, but it is a departure for the team. Jackson’s backups have been a quarterback with a similar skillset to his. For example, Tyler Huntley was Jackson’s backup for three years. He and Jackson are both dual-threat quarterbacks who have the propensity to run with the ball at any moment. Rush is a proven commodity and will succeed in Baltimore if called upon in 2025.
