Cooper Rush will take a new path and now head to the North of the American Conference, where he will play for the Baltimore Ravens, a team that is undoubtedly a contender for the Super Bowl next season.

This is how Rush will stop being the backup for the Cowboys and Dak Prescott, and will join the Ravens to take on the same role, but behind Lamar Jackson, the two-time NFL MVP.

Rush’s deal, after leaving the Cowboys in this free agency, is for two years and $12.2 million, with $4.2 million guaranteed for next season.

Despite being a backup throughout his NFL career, Rush had acceptable numbers for a backup quarterback. Last year, he posted the best numbers of his career with 1,844 yards, 12 touchdowns, and a 4-4 record after Dak Prescott’s injury midway through the previous season.

Rush’s numbers in the NFL

Cooper Rush has 3,463 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 38 games over eight years in the NFL. Although Lamar Jackson’s starting position is not in question, Rush has proven to be a reliable player, and the Ravens made a great decision by picking up the former Cowboys quarterback.

One of Rush’s great traits is that, despite not having the strongest arm and not being very mobile, he is an accurate player. Perhaps his best characteristic is his ability to handle pressure, something he showed during his stint as a starter with the Cowboys last season.

Who will be the Cowboys’ backup quarterback next season?

According to several reports, the Cowboys will wait until the later rounds of the upcoming NFL draft on April 24 to select a quarterback who can develop behind Dak Prescott.