Cowboys’ Dak Prescott to begin throwing; Cooper Rush anticipated to begin

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will throw passes Wednesday for the primary time since present process surgical procedure on his proper thumb, however he’s anticipated to overlook his fifth straight recreation Sunday towards the Philadelphia Eagles.

“We’re making ready for Cooper [Rush] to begin towards the Eagles,” coach Mike McCarthy stated Wednesday.

McCarthy stated Prescott will throw to receivers after Wednesday’s follow. He’ll undergo the quarterback college (a pre-practice walkthrough only for the QBs) and undergo some particular person drills however not participate in any of the follow.

McCarthy stated he doesn’t anticipate Prescott sporting a splint for added safety.

“I believe we’re nonetheless within the medical rehab section,” McCarthy stated. “So as soon as he clears this section and he is totally activated, then I believe that is when we have now our dialog.”

Prescott had surgical procedure on Sept. 12 — a day after the Cowboys’ season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whereas proprietor and common supervisor Jerry Jones stated there was hope that Prescott might return inside 4 weeks — and didn’t put the quarterback on injured reserve — that was at all times probably the most optimistic view. The timetable for a return was between 4 to 6 weeks after he had a plate inserted into stabilize the thumb.

McCarthy repeated that he needs Prescott to get a full week of labor earlier than returning because the starter. He wouldn’t get into a possible considered having Prescott function Rush’s backup as he continues to fix.

The Cowboys have gained 4 straight video games with Rush, however McCarthy doesn’t consider the workforce’s path with Prescott would have altered if the file would have been completely different.

“You have to belief the medical course of,” McCarthy stated. “It is a 17-game season. That was my rapid response. I do know Dak did not wish to hear it, however you bought to guarantee that he is proper for the lengthy haul, too.

“So I am not saying we’re being conservative as a result of that does not line up with him, with the way in which he approaches making ready to play. However, yeah, this actually is following the medical timeline. He is doing all of the issues you possibly can presumably do and extra to prepare. However I do not suppose it might’ve modified, from my view.”