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Ravens to Start Cooper Rush in Dallas as Cowboys Hand Reps to Joe Milton III

Second preseason action serves as a proving ground for both teams’ reserve quarterbacks before final roster cuts.

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (10) throws a pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Joe Milton III #10 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Overview

  • John Harbaugh confirmed Lamar Jackson will sit out Saturday’s game, handing Cooper Rush the start and extended snaps against his former team in Dallas.
  • Brian Schottenheimer named Joe Milton III the Cowboys’ starter for a second straight week to assess him as Dak Prescott’s leading backup option.
  • First-round rookie Tyler Booker is expected to make his preseason debut for Dallas, while three-time All-Pro Micah Parsons remains unavailable due to a contract holdout.
  • Rush signed a two-year, $6.2 million deal this spring after eight seasons in Dallas, where he posted an 83.8 passer rating over eight starts last year.
  • Preseason performances will influence the final 53-man rosters by spotlighting quarterback reliability, rookie readiness and availability issues tied to contract disputes.