Mike Hohensee Jr. may be the fourth quarterback signed by the Dallas Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys are also interested in another quarterback: Mike Hohensee Jr., a former Northwest Missouri State signal-caller. Since the Cowboys did neither contract or draft a quarterback, they were in need of one for rookie minicamp. Hohensee was brought in by Dallas as a tryout, and the rookie is making an impression right away. According to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, in a message posted on X on May 10, 2024, “one player, former NW Missouri State QB Mike Hohensee, is at Cowboys rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, giving team an arm for its on-field work.” “The only unsigned players here are Marshawn Kneeland, a second-round DE, and Heinrichsee.”
Cowboys coaches have already expressed interest in Hohensee. Given that the organization already has Trey Lance, Cooper Rush, and Dak Prescott signed for this season, the undrafted quarterback might be a challenge for the front management. Given that Prescott is entering the final season of his current contract, there is already a lot of interest in the role. During minicamp, head coach Mike McCarthy raved about Hohensee’s early impressions. McCarthy said during a press conference on May 10th,”I do not recall a young quarterback coming in here on a tryout and commanding the huddle.” “And the great level of comprehension and the repetitions of entering and exiting the huddle
Hohensee is 6-foot-2 and weighs 196 pounds, which is good NFL size. In nine appearances during the 2023 season, the quarterback completed 62% of his throws for 1,974 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Last season, Hohensee added a score via rush. With Hohensee under consideration for a contract, the Cowboys would enter training camp with four quarterbacks on the roster. In a May 10 message on X, Gehlken stated,
“Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy added it will be a ‘conversation’ Saturday about whether to carry four quarterbacks into training camp.” “Mike Hohensee might be getting a longer chance.”
Not just the Cowboys have been impressed by Hohensee. Kurt Warner, the hallowed quarterback, gave the QB a shoutout prior to the draft. “Youth, never stop working; you’ll be ready when the time comes.” Warner said on X in a post dated March 25. The son of former NFL quarterback Mike Hohensee, who also played in the CFL, AFL, and USFL, is the undrafted rookie. Despite not being selected, it seems like Hohensee’s status as the son of a former professional quarterback is helping him make some noise.
Hohensee still has a lot to prove before reaching the final roster, even if Dallas decides to sign him.
There are never four quarterbacks on the roster of an NFL team. Prescott and Rush continued to be the team’s starting quarterbacks on gamedays last season, with Lance filling in as the backup.
With Lance entering the last season of his rookie deal, it is worth considering whether Dallas may press for him to assume backup responsibilities.
Before Week 1, should the Cowboys consider dealing or dismissing Rush? Hohensee would then have the chance to assume responsibility for the third quarterback position. Before putting the Cowboys in a tough situation, the youngster still has a lot to prove.