Dak Prescott updates his health, reveals importance of being healthy in the offseason

Dak Prescott is back and healthy, ready to lead the Dallas Cowboys toward another playoff push. He entered the 2021 season dealing with an ankle injury and left it having shoulder issues. After a few months of recovery, the quarterback is ready to rock and roll.

When speaking to the media recently, Prescott gave an update on his health, saying everything is good to go. He then explained why it’s important to be healthy this offseason, citing the young receiving core the Cowboys have on their roster.

“I feel great,” Prescott said. “Not being restricted, being able to do every drill, everything, and it counts. It matters. Being able to get out there and having so many reps with these young guys, having such a young receiving core, young team.

“Just being able to rotate those guys but me actually getting in there with those reps. Having to explain some of the things to them but those are good, quality reps for me and some of those guys when we actually need them in the fall.”

CeeDee Lamb is going to take over as the No. 1 target this season after Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns. Michael Gallup, who himself is also coming off injuries, has a fresh new contract and will continue his contributions. Dallas will be looking for others to step up as well and roll the offensive success into 2022.

As for Prescott, he was also asked how he has improved this offseason. He gave a couple of examples but said he was working on everything while getting back to full strength.

“I mean, everything,” said Prescott. “Throwing the ball from every platform. Using my back leg. Every throw, keeping it under me. It’s paid off.”

Dak Prescott expected to have bigger role in run game

This time last year, there were still questions surrounding Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Nobody was quite sure how he was going to move fresh off a season-ending ankle injury suffered in Week 5 of the 2020 season. Always known for being a more mobile quarterback, it was a serious concern for Prescott.

Now, a whole season has passed and according to Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy, there are no more concerns in that area. In fact, he believes Prescott is going to get more involved in offensive coordinator Kellen Moore‘s run game this year.

McCarthy said Dallas is going to incorporate more designed runs for Prescott this season now that the ankle injury is no longer a concern. He admitted they attempted to be “smart” with how Prescott was used last season, wanting him to ease back into full football speed.

As to why the Cowboys plan on switching it up, McCarthy said his quarterback is “clearly” more comfortable scrambling and taking off running than he was a year ago. The head coach described Prescott as “leaner” and “more flexible” when talking to reporters.