FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys are making tough choices as Dak Prescott faces a severe hamstring injury that could end his season. With this setback, the team is looking at signing an additional quarterback to bolster its roster, a decision that signals a major shift for the Cowboys and potentially a turning point for their current season.
In Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Cooper Rush is set to start, while owner Jerry Jones hints at involving Trey Lance, the team’s third-string QB. “There’s a window for Trey Lance. We have packages we can work on,” Jones stated in a recent interview on 105.3 The Fan.
Jones’ comments have stirred speculation about a possible snap-sharing strategy between Rush and Lance. However, some believe this might be Jones’ way of sparking more interest in the upcoming game, especially as the Cowboys enter the game as seven-point underdogs.
The reality of Dak’s injury is starting to settle in. Prescott’s hamstring issue, described as “torn off the bone,” is likely to take longer than expected to heal and might even require surgery. This grim outlook means Prescott could miss not just a few weeks, but potentially the rest of the season. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones added to the uncertainty by saying, “Right now, I don’t think anyone knows whether it will be four weeks, six weeks, or the season. We’ll just have to continue to monitor that and see where it takes us.”
With Prescott out, the Cowboys are now looking to add depth to their quarterback lineup. Rumors are already swirling about the team’s potential interest in Max Duggan, a former TCU standout, to provide much-needed support behind Rush and Lance.
As the Cowboys grapple with a 3-5 record and a three-game losing streak, they’re far from the 6-2 Eagles, who have won four consecutive games and are playoff contenders. While Philadelphia focuses on postseason ambitions, Dallas finds itself at a crossroads, faced with the prospect of rethinking its approach as they look toward future seasons.
