Dak Prescott provides update on calf injury, playing status

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott missed last Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a calf injury, his status for this week’s game against the Denver Broncos remains in question. However, the Dallas signal caller is provided his own positive injury updates.

According to The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Dak Prescott told reporters he had two great practice this week. Prescott added that it is “safe to say” he will play against he Broncos.

In practice this week, the Cowboys continue playing it safe. Prescott was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. With a 6-1 record and significant lead over the NFC East division, the Cowboys appear focused on their quarterback’s long-term health rather than week-to-week status.

Dak Prescott has dealt with several injuries over the past twelve months, most recently his calf. The run of bad injury luck started last season with a gruesome knee injury which ended his season. After returning to training camp, the Cowboys held their starter out of preseason games with a lingering shoulder problem.

The cautious approach follows the Dallas Cowboys decision to extend Prescott’s contract. The new deal, signed this offseason, makes him one of the NFL’s top-paid players.

Mike McCarthy on Dak Prescott’s calf injury

Dak Prescott took a week to heal his injured calf, as the Cowboys opted to start backup quarterback Cooper Rush against the Minnesota Vikings. What transpired was a storybook performance for Rush, capped off with a game-winning touchdown pass.

Well, Rush did his part — but it seems like his story may be just a one week chapter. According to Dallas coach Mike McCarthy, Prescott is on-track to return to his post as the Cowboys starting quarterback.

“Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said QB Dak Prescott (calf) will see first-team reps in practice today,” tweeted Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “Didn’t take those reps last week. ‘The plan is for him to practice and play’ Sunday vs. Broncos.”

It was reported originally that Prescott’s injury would likely only cause him to miss one week. Luckily for Dallas, McCarthy confirmed that to be true on Thursday.

However, Prescott may not have his fantastic tackle in Tyron Smith to protect him. After the update regarding his quarterback, McCarthy added that it may be tough for Smith to play this weekend.

Perhaps the Cowboys are catching the Broncos at the right time, as the team just traded away star defender Von Miller. That’s one less dangerous pass rusher for Prescott to avoid as he’s on the field.