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        Dak Prescott Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Low

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        34%

        Chance of Injury per Game

        2.4%

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        2.00

        Durability

        5.00

        Current Status

        Active

        Comments: No Injury Status

        Week 4 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed Full
        Thu Full
        Fri N/A
        Week Status:
        Active
        Likelihood of Playing:
        High
        Human body diagram showing Dak Prescott injury locations 1 2 2 1 1 1
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Nov 3, 2024 NFL Thigh Hamstring Tear Grade 3 9 Prescott injured his right hamstring in the third quarter of Week 9’s game vs. the Falcons.
        Sep 11, 2022 NFL Hand Thumb Fracture — 5 Dak had a plate inserted into his thumb to stabilize the joint. Dallas opted against placing him on IR.
        Oct 17, 2021 NFL Leg Calf Strain — 1 Prescott suffered a right calf strain during the Week 6 win over New England.
        Jul 28, 2021 NFL Shoulder — — Prescott was diagnosed with a strained right shoulder when he left the training camp practice.
        Oct 11, 2020 NFL Pedal Ankle Dislocation — 11 Prescott suffered an ankle injury during Week 5's win over the Giants. He missed the remainder of the season.
        Oct 11, 2020 NFL Pedal Ankle Fracture — 11 Prescott suffered an ankle injury during Week 5's win over the Giants. He missed the remainder of the season.
        Dec 15, 2019 NFL Shoulder — — In the first quarter vs. the Rams, Prescott landed on his right elbow while holding the ball. He returned the following week.
        Nov 9, 2013 Non-NFL Arm Elbow Sprain — 2 Prescott sprained his elbow against Texas A&M. He missed two games.
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        Dak Prescott Shares Positive Update on Hamstring

        Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he’s “getting close to where I want to be” in his recovery from a torn right hamstring. "If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that," Prescott added via ESPN. "It's about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times, 20 [games] -- whatever we get to when the time's right." Recall that Prescott needed surgery and was placed on IR following the Week 9 injury.

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        Dak Prescott Player Profile

        Dallas Cowboys QB #4 Bye 14
        6’2” 230 lbs. Age 33.2 Mississippi State

        2026 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        454
        Rush Yds
        40
        TD
        6
        INT
        1
        QBR
        86.7
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