The Giants have claimed Cooper Rush off waivers, as Tom Pelissero of NFL.com tweets. The quarterback was cut by Dallas earlier this week, giving all 31 of the NFL’s other teams an opportunity to grab him.
The move brings Rush back together with Jason Garrett, the Cowboys’ former head coach and the Giants’ current offensive coordinator. Their relationship won’t necessarily guarantee him a spot on the final roster, however.
The Giants have Daniel Jones locked in as their starter with Colt McCoy slated to serve as his primary backup. There’s also Alex Tanney and undrafted rookie Case Cookus on board, making Rush the fifth QB on the offseason roster. For what it’s worth, the Giants have flexibility in this space – Cookus’ UDFA deal is dirt cheap and Tanney’s contract can be dropped without any fiscal penalty between now and the start of the year.
Rush, 26, has appeared in just two NFL games since going pro out of Central Michigan.
Garrett signing all the way
OH YEAHHHHH!!
Gettleman should probably get a ten year contract extension for such a brilliant move. I guess the Giants are the SB favorites now.
Awesome sarcasm … This should count as the best comment of the year … except youre an idiot
Hahahaha
As I said previously…he could start for 3/4 of the NFL teams…one of which I listed was the New York Football Giants. He’ll be a starter within a year!
Mrs Rush, is that you???
It’s actually Mr. Snrub. He comes from some place far away. Yes, that’ll do.
Hello. My name is mr Burns. I believe you have a letter for me.
How much are you willing to wager on that?
i bet you the lions will win a superbowl before coop starts
I’m still waiting on your list of those teams he should be starting for bud.
Are you saying he ‘could’ start, as in he can literally stand under center or in shotgun and receive the snap? Or are you saying that he’s better than the starting QB on 3/4 of the teams in the NFL? If it’s the latter, list them.
“So, Cooper… How much of the Cowboys playbook do you remember?”
“Not better than Jason Garrett”
Definitely a Jason Garrett move. Probably said, “Hey, I know this guy. Let’s bring him in here. Help teach our offense what I like.”
What a signing! Does anyone know where I can get my color rush Giants Cooper Rush Jersey at?
They want the Dallas playbook
Two other people already made this joke.
OMG NO NO NO. I don’t want Cowboys sloppy seconds. That includes Garrett.
Giants RUSH to sign jettisoned Cowboys QB.
These comments , puns and jokes are all just downright awful and genuinely not funny. I don’t know why people insist on making them around these parts.
Don’t RUSH to judgement!
Why would I be butthurt over a backup quarterback a team claimed off of waivers ?
I’m simply stating in my humble opinion. I find the puns and jokes unoriginal and unfunny.
My sincerest apologies if my original comments caused you any butthurt. Seems appearant I struck a nerve with you.