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Former Ravens QB Cooper Rush will participate in the Vikings' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. This opportunity comes as the Vikings seek additional quarterbacks after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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.
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.
Cooper Rush is participating in the Vikings minicamp to showcase his skills and seek another opportunity as an experienced backup quarterback.
The Vikings are looking for additional quarterbacks to fill practice reps after not drafting or signing a rookie quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Cooper Rush has regular-season starting experience, having previously played for the Baltimore Ravens.
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The organization eventually released him after elevating Tyler Huntley into the primary backup role behind Lamar Jackson. Now, the veteran quarterback finds himself attempting to extend his NFL career yet again.
The Vikings are keeping their options open. They already have four quarterbacks on the roster, so this minicamp invite does not necessarily signal an imminent signing. Still, teams often use these workouts to evaluate veteran depth, leadership presence, and potential emergency options for later in the offseason.
The Vikings also invited veteran wide receiver Trenton Irwin and offensive lineman Brandon Walton to participate, further illustrating that rookie minicamp sometimes serves broader purposes than simply evaluating first-year players.
For Rush, however, this weekend carries extra significance. Opportunities can become increasingly difficult to find as quarterbacks move deeper into their thirties, particularly backups without long-term starting resumes. Still, experienced veterans who understand protections, timing, and how to stabilize a locker room can often linger around the league longer than expected. We'll see if such is true for Rush.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Former Ravens QB Cooper Rush to participate in Vikings minicamp tryout