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Vikings Invite Veteran QB Cooper Rush to Rookie Minicamp Tryout

The tryout fills a short-term need created by Minnesota’s lack of rookie passers.

Overview

  • Cooper Rush, who was invited Friday, is throwing at the Vikings’ rookie minicamp alongside Aidan Bouman.
  • Minnesota sought tryout arms because it did not draft or sign a rookie quarterback after the 2026 draft.
  • The team already carries Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer, so the invite is not a signal of a pending deal.
  • Rush is a free agent after the Ravens released him in March, following a 2025 season with two starts, no touchdowns and four interceptions.
  • The 32-year-old built his résumé in Dallas, going 9-5 in 14 starts, which helps explain why teams still want a look.