Overview
- Baltimore finalized Rush’s release at the start of the league year, a move processed without a post‑June 1 designation that clears about $453,000 with $2.2 million in dead money.
- The team re‑signed Tyler Huntley on March 7 to a two‑year deal, positioning him as Lamar Jackson’s primary backup for 2026.
- Rush went 34-of-52 for 303 yards with zero touchdowns and four interceptions last season, throwing three picks in a loss to Houston before being benched late against the Rams.
- Analysts note Rush’s pocket‑passing profile clashed with the Ravens’ Jackson‑centric, dual‑threat scheme, whereas Huntley offers a closer stylistic match.
- Rush becomes a free agent, with reports suggesting teams such as the Packers, Jets, Chiefs, Raiders, or Steelers could explore him for depth, likely in a competition role.