Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Placed on IR After Season-Ending Surgery for Hamstring Injury | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

The Dallas Cowboys are with out star quarterback Dak Prescott for the rest of the season after he suffered a hamstring harm in Week 9. They made it official, putting him on season-ending injured reserve Monday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Community.

Prescott, who signed a four-year, $240 million contract extension earlier than the beginning of the season, did not have the yr he hoped for, even earlier than the season-ending harm.

Via eight video games, he had 1,978 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions amid Dallas’ 3-5 begin to the season. It was a little bit of a drop-off in comparison with final yr when he threw for 4,516 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

There’s nothing Prescott can do to enhance his 2024 numbers now, however he’ll be seeking to come again stronger and doubtlessly lead the Cowboys to a giant yr in 2025.

Within the meantime, Dallas will likely be left with out Prescott because it tries to salvage what has been a disastrous begin to the yr. The Cowboys dropped to 3-6 after final week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and face a tricky take a look at in opposition to the Houston Texans on Monday night time.

With Prescott sidelined, the Cowboys have turned to Cooper Rush, a seven-year vet who has spent his profession taking part in behind Prescott. His first begin of the season was bleak, as he accomplished 13 of his 23 cross makes an attempt for simply 45 yards, dropping two fumbles.

The group might additionally give snaps to Trey Lance, particularly if the losses start stacking. He was given some run throughout final week’s loss to the Eagles, ending 4-of-6 for 21 yards and an interception.