The team delayed the decision and will wait to have more information about the injury
FRISCO, Texas — The situation of Dak Prescott on injured reserve has been temporarily delayed.
Los Dallas Cowboys Prescott was not placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a partial hamstring tear, meaning the earliest he could return would be Dec. 15 against the Carolina Panthersif the team makes the move next week.
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys They continue to seek opinions on the best way to treat the injury, whether with rest and rehabilitation or surgery. Multiple sources said Prescott will need six to eight weeks to recover without surgery. As of Friday, it had not been determined whether he would need surgery, which would end his regular season.
Dak Prescott remains on the Dallas Cowboys’ active roster despite injury. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Los Cowboys they didn’t need Prescott’s spot on the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game against Philadelphia Eagles. Instead, he will be among the team’s inactive players.
Cooper Rush will start at quarterback against Eaglescon Trey Lance as a substitute. The coach Mike McCarthy He said the team is considering adding a quarterback to the roster, either on the active roster or on the practice squad, with Prescott out.
And Dak Prescott does not return this season, it would be the second time in his career that he has ended a year on injured reserve. In 2020, he suffered a dislocation and compound fracture of his right ankle in Week 5.
Los Cowboys They also elevated the cornerback Josh Butler and the wide receiver Jalen Cropper of the practice team. The corner Trevon Diggswho did not practice on Friday due to illness, was able to come to work on Saturday.
