Dak Prescott Discusses Wearing Walking Boot for Ongoing Ankle Maintenance Following 2020 Injury

Sports | July 4, 2024, 9:04 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott caused a stir when a photo emerged of him wearing a walking boot on his right ankle while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas. However, Prescott assured fans that it was simply part of the regular maintenance he undergoes after fracturing his right ankle in 2020. He explained to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he had surgery for a compound fracture dislocation almost four years ago. Despite missing games in previous seasons due to various injuries, Prescott played a full 17-game season in 2023, finishing second in MVP voting. As he enters the final year of his contract, Prescott is expected to sign an extension that will make him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Overall, Prescott remains confident in his health and performance moving forward.