Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday Dak Prescott will likely miss this weekend’s preseason matchup against the Houston Texans.
The star quarterback is recovering from a lat strain in his right arm.
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#Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that Dak Prescott will be limited in practice today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 18, 2021
“There’s a good chance he probably won’t play” vs the #Texans.
Mike McCarthy on Dak Prescott’s status Saturday vs. Houston: “There’s a good chance he won’t play.” Prescott will continue to be limited today as he ramps up his throwing.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 18, 2021
Prescott has worked himself back to practice, albeit on a limited basis, ever since he pulled himself out of practice on July 28.
In his five seasons in the NFL, Prescott has twice been named to the Pro Bowl. He is coming off a 2020 season cut short after only five games by a significant ankle injury.
The Texans play against the Cowboys this Saturday evening in a preseason NFL matchup.