3 potential options to fix the Detroit Lions lurking quarterback problem

3. Cooper Rush, Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys have a contract situation with Dak Prescott right now, but it still would be surprising if he's not their quarterback beyond this year for some years to come. They've also attempted to talk up Trey Lance as an interesting unknown/possible future option.

Amid that, there sits Rush. He didn't play much last season (18 pass attempts), and he in general hasn't played much over his six seasons with the Cowboys as a backup to Prescott. But when Prescott missed time in 2022, he went 4-1 as Dallas' starter. He kept things on the rails solidly (58 percent completion rate, five touchdowns, three interceptions, 81.2 passer rating in those games), just like a backup quarterback should if/when he's needed. In 2021, Rush had more pass attempts (47) than Sudfeld has has had total in his career.

The Cowboys could just play it out with three quarterbacks on their depth chart who are capable of starting. But Rush could become a tradeable asset to recoup a draft pick or depth at another position. In a broad sense, should they end up seriously considering another backup quarterback option, the Charlotte (MI) native and Central Michigan alum should be on the Lions' radar.