{"id":30073,"date":"2025-03-03T02:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T02:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=30073"},"modified":"2025-03-03T02:16:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T02:16:37","slug":"breaking-dak-prescott-gives-much-needed-update-on-his-return-from-hamstring-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=30073","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Dak Prescott gives much-needed update on his return from hamstring rehab.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On September 8, 2024, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $240 million.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (min-width: 769px) 1600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19083842\/Dallas-Cowboys-Dak-Prescott-150x84.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Dak Prescott gives much-needed update on his return from hamstring rehab\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"img-info\">\n<p>Dallas Cowboys&#8217; Dak Prescott (Via Reuters)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys QB\u00a0<strong>Dak Prescott<\/strong>\u00a0sustained a major season-ending injury in the middle of last season \u2013 right after signing the quarterback to a four-year extension. The 31-year-old from Sulphur, Louisiana became the highest paid quarterback in NFL history, making the injury more gut-wrenching for the player and the fans.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Dak Prescott has continued his rehabilitation process four months after undergoing surgery for a severe hamstring injury. Prescott suffered a complete tear of his right hamstring in a Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, an injury that prematurely ended his season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q-QD9KGL3EE\" data-id=\"Q-QD9KGL3EE\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q-QD9KGL3EE?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Speaking with\u00a0<strong>Patrik Walker<\/strong>\u00a0on the Cowboys\u2019 official website, Prescott acknowledged that while he hasn\u2019t been fully cleared for all activities, his recovery is progressing well.\u00a0<em>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t say I\u2019m running full speed yet. But everything\u2019s on the right track, and I\u2019m excited,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Prescott said on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The timeline for Prescott\u2019s return remains uncertain, raising questions about his availability for the Cowboys\u2019 offseason program. However, the veteran quarterback remains confident that he will be ready when it matters most.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n<blockquote><p><em>I\u2019m not going to put a timeline on it, but I\u2019ll be ready for the first game. When anything matters, I\u2019ll be very, very ready. I\u2019m feeling good. I\u2019m doing more and more, and the last two weeks have been huge and progressive for me<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><cite>Dak Prescott assured<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>With\u00a0a new head coach\u00a0and offensive play-caller in\u00a0<strong>Brian Schottenheimer<\/strong>, the Cowboys are expected to take a cautious approach to Prescott\u2019s return. Given his injury history, including previous ankle, calf, thumb, and shoulder issues, Dallas will likely prioritize his long-term health as they prepare for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past five years, Prescott has missed a total of 26 games due to various injuries. Despite these setbacks, he remains determined to return to full strength and\u00a0lead the Cowboys in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-dak-prescott-embracing-the-new-direction-under-brian-schottenheimer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dak Prescott embracing the new direction under Brian Schottenheimer<\/h2>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys\u2019 coaching staff, now under offensive coordinator-turned-head coach Brian Schottenheimer, appears to be united in its vision for the team\u2019s future. With a revamped staff on both sides of the ball, changes are inevitable, but they have been met with enthusiasm rather than resistance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2362352 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-1200x675.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer.jpg 1280w\" alt=\"Brian Schottenheimer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-1200x675.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02133408\/Brian-Schottenheimer.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Schottenheimer (Image via Open Source)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In his two years with the team in the locker room, the new head coach and Dak Prescott\u00a0has built a strong rapport\u00a0with him over that time. Prescott admitted that Schottenheimer\u2019s passion for the game is a real game winner for the season and makes him the guy for the job.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n<blockquote><p><em>When you all have a common goal, and that energy and passion are there, that accountability holds everything even stronger\u2026 We\u2019ve felt it\u2014I\u2019ve felt it for years, honestly. That\u2019s part of why Schotty is the man that he is. He can\u2019t turn that off. He\u2019s going to bring the energy, he\u2019s going to bring the passion. He\u2019s a coach\u2019s son, so this game has given him so many opportunities, and he\u2019s not going to cheat it. I\u2019m excited for the way he approaches the game and how he\u2019s going to push everybody around him. Even some of the assistants I\u2019ve met\u2014you can feel it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><cite>Dak Prescott added<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The current news seemed to project Brian Schottenheimer leading a smooth transition into the new head coaching role. However, the real test starts once the season starts. After almost three decades of not even a single conference game, the franchise\u2019s fanbase is dwindling despite\u00a0their high valuations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On September 8, 2024, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $240 million. 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