Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Cooper Rush will be the backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott for the regular-season opener. This decision places Trey Lance as the third-string quarterback, indicating his role will likely be limited to emergency situations during games.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spoke highly of new quarterback Trey Lance, praising his work ethic and dedication to improving his game. McCarthy mentioned that Lance has taken over the quarterback meeting room and has been diligently working on his footwork. Lance is currently projected as the QB3 behind Cooper Rush.