Cowboys QB Prescott Sprints to Regain Speed After Injury, Eyes Week 1 Showdown

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4th, quarterback Dak Prescott is working to regain his speed and mobility after a season-ending hamstring injury last year.

During a recent practice in Oxnard, California, Prescott challenged Pro Bowl receiver CeeDee Lamb to a race to the goal line, with Prescott narrowly edging out Lamb. Prescott admitted this was a test to push his limits and ensure he's ready to run and extend plays when the games start for real.

The Cowboys have won 2 of their last 3 season openers, but Prescott has struggled in those games, failing to top 180 passing yards and totaling just 1 touchdown and 1 interception. He knows he needs to be at his best against the Eagles, who will be unveiling their championship banner that night.

Prescott is confident the work he's put in during training camp, including a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, will have him prepared. But he's also continuing to focus on building up his stamina and speed, knowing the Eagles have one of the league's best pass rushes.

The Cowboys won't ask Prescott to run as much as he did earlier in his career, but he knows he needs to be able to move and make plays with his legs when needed. After the devastating ankle injury he suffered in 2020, Prescott is determined to regain that mobility and explosiveness as he looks to lead Dallas back to the playoffs.