The Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity to clinch the NFC East next Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but first, they have to make sure their quarterback will be healthy enough to play.
Dak Prescott underwent an MRI on his shoulder Wednesday, and the Cowboys signal-caller was limited in practice. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in Dallas’ win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, however, said the expectation is Prescott will be able to suit up against the Eagles.
“Everything seems to be OK,” Garrett said, according to ESPN. “He just banged it up and it’s hard for him to function right now, so I don’t want him throwing much in practice today.”
Prescott has played in every game since the Cowboys drafted him in 2016.
Dallas’ backup, Cooper Rush, hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular season game since 2017.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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