Dallas Cowboys Plan to Draft Quarterback as Free Agency Looms for Backups

With Cooper Rush and Trey Lance expected to leave, the Cowboys aim to secure a developmental quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys Executive VP Stephen Jones confirmed the team's intention to draft a young quarterback to develop behind Dak Prescott.
Both backup quarterbacks, Cooper Rush and Trey Lance, are likely to depart in free agency due to cost concerns and lack of opportunities, respectively.
Prescott's recent injury history, including a season-ending hamstring injury in 2024, has highlighted the need for reliable depth at quarterback.
The Cowboys are exploring late-round draft prospects, with potential targets including Will Howard, Jalen Milroe, and Tyler Shough, among others.
Dallas faces financial constraints due to Prescott's $240 million contract and an impending extension for Micah Parsons, making a rookie quarterback a cost-effective choice.