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Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback, Dak Prescott, has been keeping fans on edge this offseason, leaving many wondering what's really going on behind the scenes. After skipping the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams and missing chunks of training camp, Prescott is back in the spotlight, insisting he's ready to roll.
The 31-year-old QB, who's been nursing a sore right ankle, finally reappeared to address the media, confidently declaring to ESPN's Todd Archer that his ankle is "one thousand percent" good to go. But is everything as rosy as Prescott makes it out to be?
Prescott's return to practice is slated for Tuesday, marking his first full participation in training camp since 2021. But don't expect to see him take the field anytime soon-word on the street is that the Cowboys are planning to keep their prized quarterback under wraps until the regular season kicks off.
The ankle issues are nothing new for Prescott. Fans will the gruesome dislocation and compound fracture he suffered in 2020, which required surgery and kept him sidelined for most of that season. Even after returning in 2021, the injuries lingered, causing him to miss five regular-season games.
Dak Prescott faces intense scrutiny ahead of 2024 season
This offseason has only added to the mystery surrounding Prescott's health. Despite an impressive 2023 campaign where he nearly snagged the MVP title, only losing out to Lamar Jackson, Prescott's postseason ended in heartbreak with a shocking Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers. That disappointment was compounded by more whispers of injury concerns.
Vacation photos from Mexico showed Prescott in a walking boot, sparking fresh rumors about his fitness. Although he later posted images sans boot, claiming it was all just a precaution, his absence from training camp kept the rumor mill churning.
The Cowboys have echoed Prescott's claim that his training camp hiatus was precautionary, but questions linger. Is Prescott really ready, or is the team being overly cautious with their franchise player?
Adding another layer to the intrigue is Prescott's contract situation. With a potential new deal that could reset the market for NFLquarterbacks, Prescott's health and performance are under intense scrutiny. As the season looms, fans are left to wonder-will Dak Prescott be ready to lead the Cowboys, or is there more to this offseason saga than meets the eye?