The Dallas Cowboys announced an injury update for Dak Prescott, their star quarterback.
Prescott left practice on Wednesday with an apparent injury. Prescott suffered a shoulder injury, which was later confirmed by the Cowboys.
Dallas revealed that Prescott had undergone an MRI. Prescott had a shoulder strain, according to the MRI results.
“After leaving today’s practice early due to soreness in his right hand, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback, underwent an MRI exam in Oxnard (CA). According to the Cowboys, the results showed Prescott had a muscle strain in his right arm,” they released a statement.
Prescott, who missed the majority of last season due to a serious leg injury suffered in his right leg, doesn’t believe that this shoulder injury is serious.
“I felt soreness today when I made certain throws, but I decided to not push the limits. It’s better to be careful and cautious. This is not a serious setback for me. Prescott stated that we’ll continue to treat it daily and it will be okay.
Per Dak: “I felt some soreness when making certain throws today, and I really just decided not to push things too far. Better to be cautious and smart about it. I don’t see this as any kind of serious setback. We’ll treat it on a daily basis, and I’ll be fine.” https://t.co/FqsGRPFafq
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 28, 2021
Last week, the Cowboys opened their training camp.
The 2021 regular season will open in Dallas on Thursday, September 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.