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Cowboys' Dak Prescott to Undergo Season-Ending Hamstring Surgery Pending Final Opinion

Nov 9, 2024, 08:56 PM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his partially torn hamstring, pending the opinion of one final specialist. Prescott suffered the injury last week, with initial hopes that he could avoid surgery and return this season. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, "He doesn't want surgery. He wants to be on the field and go for it. We'll just see how it goes here." The injury, known as a partial avulsion, involves the hamstring tendon being partially torn from the bone. Prescott has been weighing his options, but surgery is considered the most likely scenario. The recovery period is expected to sideline him for four months, effectively ending his 2024 season. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush will lead the Cowboys in Prescott's absence. Prescott had a career-low 11-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio and an 86.0 passer rating this season.