Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has been playing in the NFL since 2017. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cowboys in 2017 and spent 3 seasons with them before signing for the practice squad of the New York Giants in 2020. However, he was released by the Giants and ended up re-signing for the Cowboys in 2020. Cooper Rush signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys in 2021 and was the backup quarterback for Dak Prescott in 2021. He signed a two-year contract in 2023 to stay with the America's team. As of early August 2024, he is in the quarterback battle with Trey Lance for the QB2 spot on the Cowboys.
Cooper Rush Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of Cooper Rush’s current contract with the Dallas Cowboys which he signed in May 2023:
| Year | Signing | Average Salary | Guaranteed at Signing | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $5,000,000 | $1,250,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $1,500,000 | $625,000 | $2,125,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 |
| 2024 | $2,250,000 | $625,000 | $2,875,000 | $625,000 | $2,250,000 |
How much is Cooper Rush getting paid?
Cooper Rush has a two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys and he is on the last year of his contract currently in 2024. His average annual salary is $2.5 million. In 2024, Cooper Rush will earn $2.25 million as his base salary. However, his contract carries a cap hit of $2.8 million.
How much does Cooper Rush make in a minute?
Cooper Rush makes about $4.76 per minute as per his current contract.
What are the terms of Cooper Rush’s Contract?
Cooper Rush got $1.25 million signing bonus while receiving a $625k signing proration in both 2023 and 2024.
How much of Cooper Rush’s Contract is guaranteed?
Cooper Rush contract has $2.75 million as total guaranteed.
Cooper Rush Contract History
| Year | Team | Signing | Average Salary | Guaranteed at Signing | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,250,000(2020-2020) | Dallas Cowboys | $100,000 | $1,250,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 3 yr(s) / $1,670,000(2017-2019) | Dallas Cowboys | $5,000 | $556,667 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,250,000(2020-2020) | Dallas Cowboys | $100,000 | $1,250,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 2 yr(s) / $1,955,000(2021-2022) | Dallas Cowboys | - | $977,500 | - | - |
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