Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Reportedly Dealing With Injury Ahead Of Training Camp In…

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is currently in a contract year, meaning he is seeking a new deal to remain the signal caller for the team. Though he continually performs at a high level, there could be trouble brewing for him based on an injury.

Prescott was shown in a walking boot while on vacation in Los Cabos, and information indicates that the quarterback is dealing with a foot sprain..”

Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News also shined more light on the injury, stating, “Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been wearing a protective boot on his right foot because of a foot sprain, a person with knowledge of his health told The Dallas Morning News.”

“The person said the injury isn’t serious and Prescott has worn the boot for a week. The injury became known when a picture was taken of Prescott walking with his girlfriend while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. That photo was posted on social media,” Watkins added.

Sprains are a normal part of football, and the degree of the sprain can lead to only a couple of weeks of healing time or months in some serious cases. The report from Watkins indicates that the sprain Prescott has suffered is not that serious, though seeing a player in a walking boot will always be concerning.

The good news is that Prescott could heal from this foot sprain in time for training camp, which starts on July 24 for veterans. According to orthomedctr.com, “Most patients heal gradually from mild or moderate sprains in approximately 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the severity of the injury.”

If Prescott has already been wearing the boot for a week, it would be presumed that he could take it off in the next two weeks. He would then still have another two weeks to heal before training camp begins.

Prescott will need to remain healthy if the Cowboys are to have a shot at a Super Bowl appearance, which will be the team’s first in the Prescott era. Should the team fail to reach the big show, it could mean the quarterback will become a free agent in 2025.

Owner Jerry Jones has indicated he wants to retain Prescott, but no new contract extension has yet to be presented. The Cowboys organization is also in a tough place with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons. Either way, Jones should do well to ensure that his top three players remain with the team for the foreseeable future.

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Sustains Foot Sprain…

Dak Prescott scored his current contract despite coming off a season-ending ankle injury. The Cowboys quarterback’s latest contract talks will now be coming off another injury.

The ninth-year QB sustained a foot sprain that has required a walking boot, per the Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins. It is not known when Prescott sustained the injury, but Watkins adds it is not believed to be serious. Prescott is vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, presently, with a boot visible on his right foot. He has worn the boot for a week, per Watkins, calling into question when the injury occurred. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport classifies this as a “very minor” injury.

It would be unlikely this injury provides a serious impediment to the Cowboys extending Prescott this year. They are planning to present a strong offer, creating more distance from early-offseason reports that suggested the team may be willing to let this process reach free agency next year. Prescott is believed to reside above CeeDee Lamb in the Cowboys’ extension queue

How and when Prescott sustained the injury will be notable, of course, as will the extent of the issue. The Cowboys break for training camp later this month, and any Prescott stay on the active/PUP list — a camp-only designation that does not impact regular-season availability — will naturally generate attention. The Cowboys last held a practice on June 5, potentially pointing to the 30-year-old passer sustaining this injury away from team headquarters. Though, that is not confirmed.

Prescott damaged his right ankle during an October 2020 game against the Giants but was still able to secure a four-year, $160MM deal that has created significant leverage for him as talks on a third contract unfold. While Prescott also missed five games due to a thumb injury in 2022, he has otherwise been durable throughout his career. Dak played all 18 Cowboys games last season, marking the sixth time in his career he has avoided missing time in a campaign due to injury, and earned second-team All-Pro acclaim for his performance.

Prescott’s bounce-back effort solidified his value, putting him — considering the leverage he holds with the franchise tag out of the equation and a steep 2025 dead money bill on tap if no extension occurs — on the radar for a deal approaching $60MM annually.

Wide receiver rumors continue to dominate the NFL’s post-minicamp quiet period. The shift atop the receiver market this offseason has complicated matters for other teams, while multiple clubs are also dealing with players attached to upper-middle-class accords.

With training camps less than a month away, here is a look at where the unresolved wideout situations stand:

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers

This situation that has generated the most offseason rumors at the position; the 49ers-Aiyuk negotiations have dragged on for months. Progress has been scarce here, to the point Aiyuk requested a meeting to address his value and issues with the 49ers’ tactics during these talks. The Vikings’ Justin Jefferson extension has affected these conversations, with Aiyuk’s camp now seeking a full guarantee near the number ($88.7MM) the Minnesota superstar scored. AAV-wise, Aiyuk’s camp has been connected to pursuing a deal that matches or surpasses the $30.01MM number the Lions reached for Amon-Ra St. Brown. Aiyuk did not show for OTAs or minicamp.

Aiyuk, 26, is due a $14.12MM fifth-year option salary. His next step would be to hold out, risking $50K in per-day fines. The 49ers could waive them, as they did for Nick Bosa, since Aiyuk is on a rookie contract. That separates this situation from a few others here, and it is certainly possible the sides do not come together on a deal. Aiyuk not bringing down his guarantee request would run the risk of that happening.

While Aiyuk expects to be a 49er for a fifth season, the value gulf here — one partially created by the big-ticket deals other WRs have agreed to this offseason — threatens to prevent this situation from concluding smoothly like Deebo Samuel‘s did in 2022. The 49ers guaranteed Samuel $41MM at signing, illustrating how far the team and Aiyuk may be apart. Conversely, an agreement here — with the 49ers preparing for a Brock Purdy payday and having drafted Ricky Pearsall in Round 1 — would point to a 2025 Samuel trade. The 49ers discussed trades involving both their top wideouts, but John Lynch shut down those rumors post-draft.