The Dallas Cowboys continue to bring back their in-house free agents.

After re-signing safety Donovan Wilson, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, and special teams ace C.J. Goodwin, the Cowboys have inked a two-year deal for backup quarterback Cooper Rush worth $6 million. 

Dak’s backup is back: The #Cowboys are signing QB Cooper Rush, source says. It’s a 2-year deal for $6M max. 1st year & signing bonus fully guaranteed. The passer who ripped off four straight wins in 2022 returns. Rush was represented on the deal by @Chriscabott of @equitysports. pic.twitter.com/KtesrjbzKA

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2023

Rush gets a $2.73 million fully guaranteed for 2023.

Dallas won 12 games in 2022, but that wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of Rush.

Dak Prescott suffered a broken thumb in the season opener and missed five games. Rush wasn't masterful by any means, but he won four of those five starts and helped the Cowboys get to a 4-2 record before Prescott returned. 

Rush completed 94 of his 162 passes (58%) for 1,051 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions last season. 

The only other start of Rush's career came in 2021 against the Minnesota Vikings when Prescott was out with a calf strain. Rush threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns which included a game-winning 13-play drive.

Depth is key in the NFL and the Cowboys just got that at the most important position.