Dak Prescott Sends Uplifting Message After Devastating Ankle Injury
The Dallas Cowboys suffered another devastating blow in Week 5 with the injury bug striking again. This time it was star quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a broken ankle that has effectively ended his 2020 season. It’s a career-altering situation that will alter his NFL journey with plenty of challenges ahead. With that in mind, Prescott has sent a clear-cut message following the injury.
Dak Prescott suffers devastating ankle injury
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Injuries have ravaged the Cowboys throughout the 2020 season that have put them in a tough spot.
Dallas was dealt another significant stepback with star quarterback Dak Prescott suffering from a devastating ankle injury in Week 5. Prescott experienced a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle that occurred on a nine-yard run after he was tackled by Giants defensive back Logan Ryan.
The injury required immediate attention that resulted in being put into an air cast and rushed to the hospital. The bone broke through the skin and needed immediate surgery to avoid any possible infection. It’s the first significant ailment of Prescott’s career that will effectively rule him for the rest of the 2020 season. The initial expectation is that it will take four to six months to fully heal, which should line up for a return well before the 2021 season.
It puts former Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton as the team’s starting quarterback moving forward this year. Beyond, it’s a career-altering situation that Prescott has quickly embraced the challenges ahead.
Dak Prescott’s heartfelt message after injury
Dak Prescott NFL career has taken a disappointing turn after suffering a season-ending broken ankle.
It has put him in a spot that hasn’t been before in his football journey with an uncertain path ahead. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Prescott has remained quite upbeat about the situation stating to those close to him that it’s another part of his story.
As one member of Prescott’s inner circle texted on Sunday night, his fractured ankle is “just part of the epic story.”
Prescott has always kept a positive mindset about situations around him, which makes the ankle injury no different for him. It’s a significant uphill battle ahead, but he has the right mental approach to help him through the difficult process onward.
The 27-year-old has overcome much to get to the position he’s at as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback. It has also made his future with the franchise that much more evident.
Future in Dallas impacted
The Cowboys’ central focus following Dak Prescott’s injury is on his long-term future with the organization.
Prescott is under the franchise tag for the remainder of the 2020 season after the two sides failed to secure a long-term deal last offseason. It’s entirely too early to determine how the injury will impact his next contract, but it certainly doesn’t help.
The Cowboys have remained committed to him as their long-term answer under center, which this injury shouldn’t make it any different. He has shown more than enough to guide the franchise to success with a pair of playoff appearances in his first four seasons.
The situation dynamics have shifted drastically for the Prescott, but the Cowboys know the direction the conversation will head next offseason. There will be an internal push from the Pro Bowl quarterback to secure a long-term deal with Dallas.
The coming months will reveal how the Cowboys truly feel about Prescott holding the keys to the franchise.
