Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to be placed on injured reserve, although the move has not yet been officially confirmed. Stephen Jones, the Cowboys’ executive vice president, spoke on 105.3 The Fan and explained that Prescott will likely be sidelined beyond the typical four-week injured reserve period. This decision is due to the severity of his injury, a partial avulsion of his hamstring sustained during the Cowboys’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Jones acknowledged the difficult situation but emphasized that the team is focused on Prescott’s well-being and recovery.
Prescott’s injury is expected to keep him out for 6 to 8 weeks, according to multiple sources. The Cowboys are closely monitoring his condition, but it remains unclear whether he will need surgery. Jerry Jones, the team’s owner and general manager, stated that no final decision has been made on surgery yet. He noted that Prescott is eager to return to play and does not want surgery, but must rest first to determine if it will be necessary.
If Prescott does need surgery, it would likely end his regular season, similar to the situation in 2022 when left tackle Tyron Smith suffered a full hamstring avulsion and missed the first 13 games of the season. Jerry Jones stressed that the team will give Prescott time to rest before making any decisions about surgery, as they want to ensure he is fully recovered before moving forward with any treatment options.
The Cowboys are expected to place Prescott on injured reserve on Saturday, which would keep him out for at least the next four games. This move would open up a roster spot for the team to add another player from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Prescott would be unavailable to play until at least December 9th, when the Cowboys face the Cincinnati Bengals. However, given the nature of his injury, it is possible that Prescott will need more time to fully recover before returning to the field.
The timing of Prescott’s injury is particularly concerning, as the Cowboys are currently 3-5. With only four games remaining in the regular season by the time Prescott could potentially return, the team’s playoff chances may be in serious jeopardy. Despite these challenges, Jerry Jones remains optimistic, stating that while the possibility of missing the playoffs is real, the team is not yet focused on that outcome and is concentrating on the immediate next steps.
