Jerry Jones Says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Will Have Season
Jerry Jones Says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Will Have Season
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that quarterback Dak Prescott will have surgery to repair a fractured right thumb and will miss the start of the regular season.
Surgery Details
Prescott is scheduled to have surgery on Monday, August 22. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Dean Lorich, a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist injuries. The expected recovery time is 6-8 weeks.
Timeline for Return
Jones said he expects Prescott to return to the lineup sometime in October. The Cowboys' first game is on Sunday, September 11, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Prescott misses the first six weeks of the season, he would be eligible to return for the Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on October 23.
Backup Quarterback
In Prescott's absence, backup quarterback Cooper Rush will start for the Cowboys. Rush has played in 11 games in his career, starting nine of them. He has a 2-7 record as a starter and has thrown for 1,844 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Impact on Cowboys
Prescott's injury is a significant blow to the Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes. He has been the team's starting quarterback since 2016 and has led them to the playoffs twice. Without Prescott, the Cowboys will be relying on a relatively inexperienced backup quarterback and will have a much tougher time competing for the NFC East division title.
Outlook
The Cowboys are hopeful that Prescott will be able to return to the lineup in October and help lead them to a successful season. However, they know that they will need to play well in his absence if they want to remain in contention for a playoff spot.