Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will not participate in Friday’s light practice due to ankle soreness following Thursday’s joint workout with the Los Angeles Rams.
The team called it “precautionary” and it’s not expected to be anything serious. The Cowboys open their preseason with the Rams on Sunday, but Prescott was not scheduled to play. He hasn’t played in a preseason game since Mike McCarthy took over as head coach in 2020.
The Cowboys held their most intense practice of training camp on Thursday, and Prescott, who turned 31 on July 29, did not appear to be limited in any way.
Last month, Prescott was in a temporary walking boot after suffering an apparent right ankle sprain following a practice before training camp.
In 2020, Prescott suffered a fracture and dislocation of his right ankle in Week 5 against the New York Giants. He returned the following season but missed one game due to a torn calf muscle.
He spoke about how much effort he’s put into keeping his ankle in good condition with long warm-ups and rehabilitation work beforehand.
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The Cowboys won’t return to full practice until Tuesday after today’s practice. The team will hold a walk-through on Saturday and then travel from Oxnard, California, to SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles on Sunday morning for a preseason game.
Prescott hasn’t missed a training camp practice since straining his right lat in 2021. He didn’t play in the preseason after returning from an ankle injury, but threw for 403 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Cowboys and Prescott are in talks about a contract extension. He is set to become a free agent after this season as he plays out the final year of his four-year, $160 million contract in 2021. His salary this season is set to be $29 million, with a salary cap of about $55 million.
