Details emerge regarding Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury
Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
New details have emerged regarding the severity of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury.
Prescott is dealing with a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network. The injury means part of Prescott’s hamstring tendon has been torn off the bone, and the injury typically keeps players out for over four weeks. Prescott is seeking second opinions.
As the #Cowboys weigh in on Dak Prescott’s IR status, sources tell me the initial diagnosis is a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon which is partially torn off the bone. I’m told it typically takes more than a 4 week recovery. In some cases, they let it scar over, repair…
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) November 6, 2024
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had said Prescott was likely to land on injured reserve. The team has yet to make that move as Prescott continues to seek other medical opinions.
Prescott suffered the injury on Sunday against Atlanta, though it was not initially clear that the hamstring was the primary issue. Cooper Rush is expected to start for the Cowboys as long as Prescott remains sidelined.
Prescott has thrown for 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions thus far in 2024.
