Cooper Rush's Contract

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. As of 2022 he has been starting for the Cowboys due to Dak Prescott being out with an injury.



Cooper Rush Contract Breakdown


Here is a breakdown of Cooper Rush’s current contract with the Dallas Cowboys:


YearSigningAverage SalaryGuaranteed at SigningTotal GTD
2 yr(s) / $1,955,000-$977,500--


YearBase SalaryCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2021$920,000$920,000-$920,000
($920,000)
2022$1,035,000$977,500-$977,500
($1,897,500)


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. His average annual salary is $977,500. In 2022, Cooper Rush will earn $1,035,000 as his base salary. However, his contract carries a cap hit of $977,500.


How much does Cooper Rush make in a minute?


Cooper Rush makes about $1.8 per minute as per his current contract.


What are the terms of Cooper Rush’s Contract?


Cooper Rush has a basic contract with the Dallas Cowboys. His contract is paying him an annual salary and there are no bonuses or add-ons included in the contract.


How much of Cooper Rush’s Contract is guaranteed?


Cooper Rush does not have any guaranteed amount in his contract.


Cooper Rush Contract History


YearTeamSigningAverage SalaryGuaranteed at SigningTotal 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