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Cowboys preparing for Cooper Rush to start vs. Eagles; Dak Prescott in rehab phase

FRISCO, Texas — At this stage, it appears Cooper Rush will make his fifth consecutive start for the Cowboys at quarterback.

Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Wednesday morning the Cowboys are preparing for Rush to start against the Eagles on Sunday night with Dak Prescott out with a fractured thumb.

McCarthy said he considers Prescott to be in the rehab/medical phase of his recovery and that for the first time since suffering the injury on Sept. 11, he’ll throw passes lightly.

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