Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Suffers Hamstring Injury
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI on Monday.
Injury Details
Prescott was injured in the third quarter when he was sacked by Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. He immediately grabbed at his left hamstring and limped off the field. He was replaced by backup quarterback Cooper Rush.
MRI Results Pending
The Cowboys are awaiting the results of Prescott's MRI, which will determine the severity of the injury. If the injury is significant, Prescott could miss multiple games, which would be a major blow to the Cowboys' playoff hopes.
Past Hamstring Injuries
Prescott has a history of hamstring injuries. He missed five games in 2020 due to a strained hamstring and aggravated the same injury in 2021.
Cowboys' Quarterback Situation
If Prescott is unable to play, the Cowboys will turn to Cooper Rush as their starting quarterback. Rush has started two games in his career, both in 2021 when Prescott was injured. He went 1-1 in those starts, completing 68.7% of his passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns.
The Cowboys are also expected to sign a veteran quarterback to provide depth behind Rush. Some potential candidates include Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, and Josh Johnson.
The severity of Prescott's injury will have a significant impact on the Cowboys' season. If he is unable to return soon, the Cowboys will likely struggle to compete for a playoff spot.