The most eagerly-anticipated action of Friday night’s Cowboys-versus-Cardinals preseason tilt happened well before kickoff as Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott went through a series of throws as he continues to recover from a muscle strain in his right shoulder.
Prescott was never considered a likely participant in the team’s second exhibition contest, but his on-the-field work during pregame warmups signal that he is closer to making his return, and will no doubt fuel speculation that he may meet his goal of playing in the team’s next game, an August 21st matchup with the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium.
Prescott was seen on about the 35-yard-line at State Farm Stadium. making a variety of throws to both running back Ezekiel Elliott and wideout Amari Cooper, himself just coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Dak and Amari not playing tonight @AZCardinals but Dak doing some short throws to Amari early in pregame. @dallascowboys #cowboysnation pic.twitter.com/V1OU2WOjFL
— KristiCowboySideline (@KristiCowboy) August 14, 2021
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott just completed a passing workout at State Farm Stadium, throwing a few dozen passes — short and intermediate depth — to WR Amari Cooper and RB Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott began to cut it loose more as he warmed up. Still being smart with shoulder, though. pic.twitter.com/qGkOSC7Yan
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 14, 2021
.@Dak ➡️ @EzekielElliott #DALvsAZ pic.twitter.com/NBVTqllCyH
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 14, 2021
this looks like about 20 yards to Amari Cooper. about as far a throw as we’ve seen since he started throwing again. pic.twitter.com/IM8yWVMsSb
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 14, 2021
The Cowboys will travel to Dallas after the Cardinals game, following a three-week stay in Oxnard. Back in the Metroplex, Prescott is scheduled to get a follow-up MRI on his shoulder, a precautionary measure only, according to the team.
The Cowboys have said they fully expect Prescott to be ready to start in Week 1 against the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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