Former Ravens QB Cooper Rush to participate in Vikings minicamp tryout

Rookie minicamps are typically designed to introduce draft picks and undrafted free agents to NFL life, but now and then, they also become an opportunity for veterans searching for another chance. That’s exactly where former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush currently finds himself.

According to announcements from both the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Rush has been invited to participate in the Vikings’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. While the setting may seem unusual for a veteran with regular-season starting experience, the move makes plenty of sense for both sides.

Minnesota needs extra arms for practice reps, especially after failing to draft or sign a rookie quarterback following the 2026 NFL Draft. Rush, meanwhile, gets another opportunity to remind teams he can still provide value as an experienced backup.

Cooper Rush brings experience to Vikings minicamp as he seeks his new opportunity

Despite bouncing around in recent years, Rush is far from an unknown commodity. The 32-year-old has appeared in 42 regular-season games during his NFL career while making 16 starts. He compiled a decent and respectable 9-7 record along the way.

Most of that experience came during his lengthy stint with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent seven seasons serving as one of the league’s more dependable reserve quarterbacks. Rush later joined the Ravens, though his stay in Baltimore proved short-lived.