By Adeniyi Precious 
So, the Cowboys let Cooper Rush walk, and now fans are wondering—what’s the backup quarterback plan? Rush signed a deal with the Ravens, which could go up to $12 million over two years, but the guaranteed money is only $4.2 million. Could Dallas have afforded that? Maybe, but every dollar counts against the salary cap.
For now, Will Grier is the next man up, but the Cowboys are expected to draft a quarterback, likely in the fourth or fifth round. That rookie probably won’t be ready to step in right away, though.
Another factor? Dak Prescott’s availability for offseason workouts. The team needs arms for practice, so don’t be surprised if they bring in another veteran. One name floating around? Desmond Ridder, who started most of the 2023 season for Atlanta.
Bottom line: The Cowboys aren’t done at QB yet. Expect a mix of drafting a young guy and possibly signing a cheap veteran for depth.