In a surprising turn of events, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys was spotted wearing a walking boot last week, causing an uproar among fans. With just months until the start of the 2024 season and his contract expiring after this season, all eyes are on Prescott. However, he has played down the concerns, saying he is not injured, just a sore ankle.
Prescott, who had surgery on the same ankle four years ago, explained that the boot was a precaution. He said: “A couple of hard days of training and you know it hurts a bit and you go fishing and you want to protect it and make sure it doesn't get any worse. It's literally absolutely nothing. People are reaching out, trying to do things that aren't.”
Prescott is coming off an impressive 2023 season, leading the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and finishing with 4,516 yards passing. Despite his performance, there have been concerns about whether the Cowboys will waive him on a long-term deal.
Negotiations for Prescott's contract extension are among the Cowboys' key tasks. The team is also seeking extensions for CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons. Prescott expressed optimism about his contract extension and stated that he would leave negotiations to his agent.
In his statement, Prescott also acknowledged the need to take care of his body as he ages. He said: “I'm getting older. I have to take care of my body. You have to be smart. If I can take precautions and reduce something by wearing a boot, I will. I'm sorry it caused such a stir.”
Despite the speculation and concern, Prescott remains focused on next season and making sure he is in the best possible shape to perform.
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