It’s gotta be the shoes.
At least that’s what Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is blaming for tweaking his surgically-repaired right ankle during practice Thursday.
The two-time Pro Bowler and 2016 NFL Rookie of the Year was trying out a new pair of Jordan 11s when he hurt his ankle, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It was the same ankle in which he suffered season-ending compound fracture and dislocation to in Week 5 of 2020.
The good news for Prescott this time was that it was apparently only a minor hiccup and he will start in Sunday’s season-opener against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Prescott was limited in practice but told reporters that he’s “good to go.”
“It is my ankle, but it’s just being very, very cautious,” he told reporters. “Switching shoes today probably wasn’t the best idea.
“There we go. We’re good to go. Promise that I promise you I’m great.”
Dak Prescott blamed his shoes for tweaking his right ankle during practice. Getty Images
Prescott added that he will switch back to his usual Jordan 1s for the big game.
Though the 2020 injury resulted in Prescott not being able to feel his toes in the days after it occurred, as well as multiple procedures to repair it, he showed no ill effects last year. He played in 16 regular-season games for the Cowboys and led them to the playoffs while producing his best season yet, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 4,449 yards and a career-best 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Still, his ankle might be worth watching, particularly with the Bucs featuring one of the league’s best defenses.
“I still feel the best that I’ve felt in a very, very long time,” he said. “Not even comparable to where I was last year going into this game. So, honestly just excited and ready for Sunday to get here.”
