Jerry Jones provides update on Dak Prescott’s shoulder injury

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones provided an update on quarterback Dak Prescott’s shoulder injury during his weekly radio appearance on 105.3 The FAN. Prescott spent the offseason recovering from ankle surgery, tweaking his shoulder after returning to practice.

“He is really coming along well,” said Jones. “He’s putting some real heat on the ball now. We certainly haven’t ruled out seeing him in the preseason.”

The Cowboys play three more preseason games, including a Friday night meeting with the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas will play its final two preseason games at home against the Texans and the Jaguars.

Dallas is also the subject of HBO’s Hard Knocks this season, putting Prescott’s injuries further into the public eye.

Prescott is not expected to miss any time during the regular season, with the season opener set for Sept. 9 against the Buccaneers on the road.

More updates

The Cowboys starting quarterback did not play in the preseason opener but did speak to the media during the Hall of Fame game on Fox last week. Prescott provided updates on his ankle and shoulder.

“I’m just staying back, getting myself healthy, doing all the things necessary to get myself back on the field as soon as I can with my teammates,” Prescott said. “Now it’s just about getting the shoulder behind me. And we’re just being cautious, we’re taking it day-by-day. Obviously, it’s five weeks before the season opener, so got a lot of time and I’m going to use that time to get myself ready for that game.”

New contract

The Cowboys long-term investment in Prescott is part of the reason for their caution with Prescott. The team does not want to play him until every ache has gone away. This offseason, Dak Prescott got an early birthday present when he signed an extension with the Cowboys. The deal is for four years, $160 million, according to Front Office Sports.

Around $40 million per year is a steep price to pay but it was necessary to build a contender. Prescott has been one of the best investments made by the Cowboys over the past 25 years.

After falling to Dallas in the fourth round, Prescott took over the starting job in year one and has never looked back. He had thrown for 17,634 yards with 106 touchdowns and 40 interceptions over the past five seasons. Prescott has added more than 1,000 yards on the ground and 24 rushing touchdowns over his career.