Dak Prescott had to watch from the sidelines how the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs in a forgettable 2024 NFL season for the team. The quarterback, however, looks ready to make Jerry Jones and fans proud next year.
Speaking to Patrik Walker of the Cowboys‘ official website, the 31-year-old provided an update as he’s coming back from injury: “I wouldn’t say I’m running full speed yet, but everything’s on the right track, and I’m excited.”
Prescott, who turns 31 in July, underwent hamstring surgery in November, which ended his 2024 season prematurely. Therefore, Cowboys fans can’t wait to see him back on the field after an underwhelming campaign.
Fortunately, the Mississippi State product appears to have encouraging news. Prescott made it clear to Jones and the Cowboys that he’ll be ready when needed, warning the rest of the NFL to expect the best from him this year.
“I’m not going to put a timeline on it, but I’ll be ready for the first game, and when anything matters, and very, very ready,” Prescott said. “I’m feeling good. I’m doing more and more. The last two weeks have been huge and progressive for me.”
Jones makes changes in Dallas after disappointing 2024 NFL season
With Jones still in control, the Cowboys head into the 2025 NFL season with significant changes. The team will no longer be coached by Mike McCarthy, who’s being replaced by Brian Schottenheimer.
A coaching analyst for the Cowboys in 2022 before being promoted to offensive coordinator the following year, Schottenheimer is now taking charge of a team that needs to change the image it left last year.
In 2024, the Cowboys finished third in the NFC East with a 7-10 record. The team struggled mightily at home, losing seven of the nine games played at Jerry World last year. The task at hand is big, but Schottenheimer hopes Prescott helps him right the ship.
Prescott has yet to pay back Jones, Cowboys’ confidence
Jones made a big decision in the last offseason by handing Prescott a four-year, $240 million contract extension to make him the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. While Dak had given the Cowboys reasons to get paid, things didn’t go to plan since he inked that deal.
2025 could be a make or break year for the Cowboys, who hold the longest NFC Championship drought as they haven’t made it to the final four of the NFL playoffs since the 1995 season. After more than three decades without a Super Bowl appearance, Jones and everyone in Dallas hopes Prescot finally helps them get over the hump this year.