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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is officially back on the field as he continues his comeback from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for most of the 2024 season.
After missing significant time following a November surgery, the team has confirmed that Prescott is taking a major step forward by participating in Organized Team Activities (OTAs).
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told reporters on Tuesday that Prescott will be taking the bulk of the first-team reps during the team's offseason program.
That's a huge relief for Cowboys fans, especially after weeks of speculation about whether their franchise quarterback would be healthy enough to participate this early in the offseason.
"He's out there, he's working, he's leading-it's exactly what you'd want to see," Schottenheimer said, though he didn't offer specifics on any medical limitations.
Still, it's clear that Prescott is making noticeable progress and positioning himself to be at full strength well ahead of the 2025 regular season.
The Cowboys officially began OTAs on Monday, and updates on Prescott's performance are expected to continue rolling in throughout the week. These workouts will provide an early glimpse of how comfortable he looks post-surgery and whether his mobility, footwork, and chemistry with his receivers are close to pre-injury levels.
Prescott played just eight games in 2024 before tearing his hamstring-a season that started with sky-high expectations after he signed a blockbuster four-year, $240 million extension in Week 1. That deal briefly made him the highest-paid player in NFL history, setting the tone for a campaign that, unfortunately, was cut short by injury.
Prescott faces pressure in 2025
Prescott's return to full-speed work is just one part of a broader offseason narrative. The Cowboys made a major move by acquiring former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens to CeeDee Lamb in what could become one of the NFL's most dynamic wide receiver duos. With tight end Jake Ferguson also emerging, the offensive arsenal is being loaded with firepower.
But the pressure is on. Despite multiple playoff appearances under Prescott's leadership, the Cowboys have failed to reach the NFC Championship Game in nearly three decades.
With Jerry Jones still chasing another Super Bowl and the window potentially closing on Dallas' current core, 2025 may be the most important year of Prescott's career.