Injured Dk Prescott can’t even function ahead of Eagles showdown
By Samantha PreviteDecember 18, 2019 | 3:38pm | Updated
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Dak Prescott may not be at full strength for Sunday’s season-deciding clash with the Eagles.
The Cowboys’ hobbled quarterback had an MRI exam on his shoulder after Sunday’s 44-21 win over the Rams. He suffered the injury during the first quarter after being tackled by Rams linebacker Clay Matthews. Prescott was able to finish the game, but complained of soreness afterwards.
“He just banged it up and it’s hard for him to function right now,” head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday at practice. “[I] don’t want him throwing much in practice today.”
Prescott, 26, was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. The Dallas Morning News reported that Prescott did not throw at all and barely moved his arm. The fourth-year quarterback has also been battling injuries to his index finger and wrist this season.
Prescott has not missed a game since entering the league in 2016. Garrett said he could not remember a time when Prescott was even limited in practice.
“He’s as tough as they come,” Garrett said. “He’ll be ready to go.”
Backup Cooper Rush participated in drills in Prescott’s place. Rush, 26, has not thrown a pass in a game since 2017.
The injury comes at a terrible time for the Cowboys, who will be fighting for a playoff berth this week against the Eagles. Both teams enter the game tied at 7-7 atop the NFC East. The outcome of Sunday’s matchup will almost assuredly decide who wins the division.
Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith’s status is also up in the air as he deals with multiple injuries and an eye infection.
By Samantha PreviteDecember 18, 2019 | 3:38pm | Updated
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Dak Prescott may not be at full strength for Sunday’s season-deciding clash with the Eagles.
The Cowboys’ hobbled quarterback had an MRI exam on his shoulder after Sunday’s 44-21 win over the Rams. He suffered the injury during the first quarter after being tackled by Rams linebacker Clay Matthews. Prescott was able to finish the game, but complained of soreness afterwards.
“He just banged it up and it’s hard for him to function right now,” head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday at practice. “[I] don’t want him throwing much in practice today.”
Prescott, 26, was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. The Dallas Morning News reported that Prescott did not throw at all and barely moved his arm. The fourth-year quarterback has also been battling injuries to his index finger and wrist this season.
Prescott has not missed a game since entering the league in 2016. Garrett said he could not remember a time when Prescott was even limited in practice.
“He’s as tough as they come,” Garrett said. “He’ll be ready to go.”
Backup Cooper Rush participated in drills in Prescott’s place. Rush, 26, has not thrown a pass in a game since 2017.
The injury comes at a terrible time for the Cowboys, who will be fighting for a playoff berth this week against the Eagles. Both teams enter the game tied at 7-7 atop the NFC East. The outcome of Sunday’s matchup will almost assuredly decide who wins the division.
Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith’s status is also up in the air as he deals with multiple injuries and an eye infection.
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