Cowboys' Dak Prescott Has Positive Pre-Camp Message
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It's time for the Dallas Cowboys to get back to work. Dak Prescott and his team will be back on the field in Oxnard, California, on Tuesday to kick off another important stretch of training camp.
On the eve of training camp, Prescott took to social media to recap his busy offseason. He sent a strong message with his caption.
"The story of life begins and ends with family," Prescott wrote in quotes. "Thankful for a Great Off-Season, it's only UP from here!"
For the second time in his career, Prescott is returning to action after missing a large chunk of the season.
Back in 2020, an ankle injury forced Prescott out of the lineup after just five games. When he went out, the Cowboys had a 2-3 record. Prescott threw the ball for 1,856 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions. He didn't get a chance to lock in and hit his stride.
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.The following year, Prescott returned to action for all 16 games. He led the Cowboys to an 11-5 record. The veteran quarterback completed nearly 70 percent of his passes, throwing for 4,449 yards. He went off for a career-high 37 touchdowns while throwing just 10 interceptions.
Last year, Prescott followed up one of his best seasons by appearing in just eight games. He threw for under 2,000 yards and tossed 11 touchdowns, along with eight interceptions. When he went out, Prescott's Cowboys held a disappointing 3-5 record.
It was a rough start for Prescott during the first season of his four-year, $240 million deal. As Prescott spent the offseason recovering from his hamstring-related setback, the quarterback revealed that he had just one more obstacle to clear before getting back in action for training camp.
Since there haven't been any notable injury announcements on the offensive side of the ball from the Cowboys, it seems Prescott is on pace to be a full participant in training camp this summer.
The Cowboys have a lot of pressure to bounce back in 2025. With a new head coach in the picture, they are looking to make big improvements after a 7-10 season.
It won't be easy, considering the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles were the latest representatives in the NFC Championship game. With Prescott back in action, the Cowboys hope their major investment can pay off this year.
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