Dallas Cowboys coach expecting quarterback Dak Prescott to be ready for training camp
Quarterback Dak Prescott has been at The Star - Dallas Cowboys' headquarters and practice facility for rehab and workouts; he has also been working out with his personal quarterbacks coach as he prepares to return to action after a serious injury in October
Sunday 16 May 2021 14:10, UK
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy expects Dak Prescott to be fully cleared for training camp in July after a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle.
McCarthy acknowledged Prescott will "do most things" when the Cowboys begin Phase 2 of the offseason program with organised team activities on May 25.
Prescott is aiming to return from an horrific injury sustained during Dallas' 37-34 win over the New York Giants in October.
"I have no reason not to think that," McCarthy said. "I think this week in Phase 2 will be a nice step in that direction. I know he feels really good.
"There's a plan in place that's coordinated with [athletic trainers Britt Brown and Jim Maurer] and the training room so I know he feels really good. He's really had some excellent workouts here in the last couple weeks. I'd see him doing most of the work."
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Prescott, 27, was leading the NFL with 1,856 passing yards when he sustained the injury.
The two-time Pro Bowl selection was handed a four-to-six month recovery timetable.
Prescott put pen to paper on a four-year, $164m contract with $126m guaranteed in March.
In 69 starts over five seasons in Dallas, Prescott has a 42-27 record. He's completed 66 per cent of his passes for 17,634 yards with 106 touchdowns and 40 interceptions.
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