Ex-Giant Case Cookus leads Stars to USFL Championship Game

Former New York Giants quarterback Case Cookus is making the most of his second chance in the USFL.

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And on Saturday, he helped lead the Philadelphia Stars over the New Jersey Generals in one of the league’s two semifinal games.

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Cookus completed 10 of his 20 passes for 133 yards and one interception, but it was on the ground where he made a difference.

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The 26-year-old rushed the ball four times for 39 yards and one key touchdown in the 19-14 upset victory.

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On the season, Cookus completed 62.5% of his passes for 1,334 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions.

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He gained an additional 217 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.

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Cookus was signed by the Giants as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Northern Arizona in 2020

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