The Dallas Cowboys will begin voluntary workouts on Monday and while many were wondering if quarterback Dak Prescott would show up at a lighter weight, he has since set the record the straight.
Leading up to OTAs, rumors began swirling around social media indicating Prescott was down over 10 pounds. Tight end Jake Ferguson even boldly claimed on social media the quarterback was down 50 pounds, which was unrealistic but thought to be indicative of his situation.
The truth? No weight is being lost by the quarterback.
"No, I actually haven't really lost any weight," Prescott told the media on Friday. "I'm about the same—weight's just moved. Building my legs back up, obviously, from the hamstring."
Last season, Prescott was listed at 238 pounds and while some may say we're overthinking his weight, it's important because it naturally is tied to his mobility on the field. Since he suffered an ankle injury in 2020, the quarterback hasn't been the same running the football.
"That's part of it—me playing my best, I'm mobile, whether it's actually running past the line of scrimmage or it's just scrambling, making plays happen with my arm," Prescott said. "So that's vital for me. That's a big part of this. I've been running more. Obviously, you've got to when you're rehabbing a hamstring. So it's about just staying on that trend of getting better, staying mobile, but doing it while feeling healthy."
Whether or not Prescott is rehabbing in healthy fashion, fans would be smart to fend off hopes the veteran quarterback will be bringing us back to his dual-threat days. Since 2021, he's averaged 3.9 yards per carry after gaining 5.1 yards per attempt in his first five years in the league.
At 32 years old, Prescott will likely need to win from the pocket and sure, throw on the run to be at his best. But don't expect read options and keepers to find their way back into the playbook. Those days are likely behind the Cowboys quarterback.
For now, his rehab going well should be enough for fans to be excited.
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