What if Cooper Rush proves to be pricy? Should Dallas turn back to Trey Lance? What about a third Cowboys option at QB?

Leading the Cowboys to a 3-4 record, quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, leaving him out for the rest of the year. This mad

It's not a huge surprise that, after spending the past two seasons as the No. 3 option for a Cowboys bunch that had Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush firmly entrenched ahead of him, Trey Lance now will be on the move.

Why he might stay: Simply put, you know what you’re getting in Rush. He’s an established veteran backup. He knows the Cowboys' offense, including that of their OC-turned-head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Plus, Rush has built up a long-term rapport with Prescott.

Following a disappointing 2024 NFL season, Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott expect to have a much better year with the Dallas Cowboys. Nothing went according to plan for Jerry Jones in the 2024 NFL season.

In addition to Lance's departure, Cooper Rush, who's played seven seasons in Dallas, is set to be an unrestricted free agent. The Cowboys could look to the free-agent market and try to lure a backup with starting experience such as Justin Fields or Drew Lock to fill the void.