Dak Prescott injury update: NBC broadcast crew provides encouraging update on Cowboys QB

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring injury earlier this year, one that required surgery to fix.

The good news is the prognosis for Prescott’s recovery is very favorable. On Sunday Night Football, the NBC broadcast crew provided an update.

“Dak tore his right hamstring Week 9,” sideline reporter Melissa Stark said. “Ten days later, on November 13, he had surgery, and I caught up with him pregame. He said he just got off crutches last week.”

Dak Prescott could be seen in the suites on Sunday night, enjoying the game from the comfort of the stadium.

A mobile quarterback, how he recovers from the hamstring injury will be key. He will need to recover his mobility going forward, and Stark explained where he’s at in that process.

“He said he’s about a month away from starting to run and really move,” Stark said. “And right now he’s focusing on core and upper body strength and building muscle in that right leg. He was adamant he’ll be fully ready for offseason workouts which start in April.”

That timeline fits with what Dak Prescott has previously told reporters. About two weeks ago, he noted he hoped to be a full go by OTAs.

“My plan is to start OTAs and start the offseason no restrictions, full go,” Prescott said. “That’s part in getting this jump on this surgery that we thought was inevitable anyways. At that point, just doing everything I can to be the best quarterback and leader of this team to help this team come in next year with the best outfit that we can.”

Dak Prescott, 31, sustained the injury in the third quarter of the 27-21 Week 9 road defeat to the Atlanta Falcons (6-6). Dallas placed Prescott on injured reserve, thus ending his season. Prescott had an up-and-down year after signing a lucrative contract extension ahead of the season, which made him the NFL’s highest-paid player. He completed 64.7% of his passes – the second-worst rate of his career – for 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

On3’s Nick Geddes also contributed to this report.