Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgical procedure for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is feasible, an individual with data of the state of affairs stated Thursday.
The harm, generally known as a partial avulsion, is more likely to result in an absence longer than the minimal of 4 video games that may be required by placing Prescott on injured reserve.
Probably season-ending surgical procedure is among the many choices being thought of, the particular person informed The Related Press. The particular person spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the crew hasn’t disclosed particulars of Prescott’s harm publicly. The NFL Community was the primary to report the extent of Prescott’s harm.
In coaching camp two years in the past, former Cowboys left deal with Tyron Smith sustained what is known as a full avulsion, a whole tear of the hamstring off the bone that requires surgical procedure, and missed 13 video games.
Prescott was injured within the second half of the Cowboys’ 27-21 loss to Atlanta on Sunday. Dallas (3-5) is making ready for Cooper Rush to begin a number of video games, starting Sunday at residence towards NFC East rival Philadelphia.
Rush went 4-1 filling in two years in the past after Prescott broke the thumb on his throwing hand in a season-opening loss. He additionally received a sport in 2021 when Prescott was out with a strained calf.
The Cowboys have made the playoffs three consecutive years with a 12-5 report, however have already matched that loss whole and are three video games behind Washington and the Eagles within the loss column within the NFC East.
If Prescott does not return, it is going to be the second time in 5 years the 2016 AP Offensive Rookie of the Yr has been sidelined a lot of the season. He broke an ankle in Week 5 of the 2020 season and missed 11 video games.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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