Dallas Cowboys want quarterback Dak Prescott to return

Dak Prescott's right thumb injury is the reason why he had to watch the recent five Dallas Cowboys' matches from the sideline.

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Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott hopes Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was the last match he missed due to his injury. He initially planned to return with the game against the Los Angeles Rams, but his planned timeline was premature. Rams said maybe he was being eager.

Cowboys' general manager and owner, Jerry Jones, suggested Cooper Rush as injured Prescott's backup and starting quarterback. Dallas Cowboys fans want Prescott to return. After great success in four consecutive matches, Cooper Rush's bubble burst in Philadelphia on Sunday.



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Cooper Rush has been playing well. But there is an understandable factor within the locker room, wishing the starting quarterback back in place. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot said as long as Dak is healthy and refined, the team is ready to get him back.

Cowboys' coach Mike McCarthy said Prescott participated in seven-on-seven and red zone drills during Saturday practice matches. Mike McCarthy explained that Prescott is doing good in practice matches, and if he clears all the medical tests, they will decide to play Cooper or Dak in the coming games.

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It seems Prescott will have an entire week of practice before he comes back.

Dallas Cowboys' next two matches are at home against the doormats of the NFC North, the Lions and the Chicago Bears. The risk of the season losing their control increases with each week Rush is in for Prescott, although with an elite defence.

FAQs


Is Cooper Rush a backup?
Dallas Cowboys had Cooper Rush as a backup quarterback for the injured Dak Prescott.

Who won Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys?
Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dallas Cowboys with a 26-17 win on Sunday.
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