“Torn Hamstring”: A Devastating Injury That Could End The Career of NFL’s Highest-Paid Player and His Time with the Wealthiest Sports Team in the World

Dak Prescott, the 31-year-old quarterback, has never reached a conference championship game in his career.

If Prescott’s latest injury is as severe as reported, it could threaten more than just the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season.

Dak Prescott Faces a Major Decision That Could Impact His Future with the Cowboys

On Tuesday, news broke that the veteran QB might miss up to four games due to a hamstring injury. However, further reports indicate that Prescott’s injury could be far more serious.

The highest-paid player in NFL history – Prescott, who averages a record $60 million per year – is reportedly suffering from a torn part of his right hamstring, according to multiple sources.

Simply put, this means that a portion of his hamstring has been pulled away from the bone.

“If I were him, I’d sit out the entire season. There’s nothing to gain,” one fan tweeted.

“Season’s over anyway. Let him take all the time he needs,” another fan posted.

“IR for the rest of the year is the only reasonable answer,” a third fan wrote.

“Praying for you, man,” said a fourth fan.

The Cowboys Might Put Prescott on Injured Reserve

Surgery that would end Prescott’s season is also a possibility, with the remainder of the 2024 campaign resting in the hands of backup QB Cooper Rush.

Prescott felt an unusual pain during the Cowboys’ recent loss.

The Highest-Paid Player in NFL History May Need Season-Ending Surgery

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who delayed Prescott’s massive $240 million contract extension, must now consider the short-term future of a struggling 3-5 team with Dallas’s long-term plans hanging in the balance.

“He (Prescott) doesn’t have the supporting cast,” former NFL coach Phoebe Schecter exclusively told talkSPORT on the Run Down.

“Mike McCarthy is in the last year of his contract—everyone was surprised he came back again this year.”

Kyle Brandt’s Harsh Assessment of the Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys have committed a total of $376 million to CeeDee Lamb and Prescott.

Dallas is also valued above both Real Madrid and Manchester United as the most valuable sports franchise in the world.

The Cowboys are worth an estimated $10.1 billion, according to Forbes.

Prescott’s additional injury could set the Cowboys back years.

While Prescott has been an MVP contender in past seasons, he has struggled in 2024, and Dallas faces a real threat of missing the playoffs.

Prescott currently ranks 20th in completion percentage (64.7%), 22nd in yards per attempt (6.9), and 24th in passer rating (86).

Jerry Jones Watches the Cowboys Suffer Through a Tough Season

Mike McCarthy faces an uncertain future in Dallas.

Big Questions Loom for the Cowboys, But Prescott’s Injury and Football Future Remain the Biggest Concern

He’s the most crucial player on the Cowboys roster, yet they’re trailing at 2-5 in playoff contention and likely won’t be able to improve that mark this season.

Next year, Prescott will be 32, in a league dominated by quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen, while rookie Jayden Daniels has revitalized the NFC East-leading Washington Commanders.

Just two months after Jerry Jones made Prescott the highest-paid QB in NFL history, based on average annual value, the Cowboys’ No. 4 is now dealing with a torn hamstring that reportedly tore away from the bone.

“This Is A BIG Issue,” Tweeted Dr. Jesse Morse

“He’s really torn part of his hamstring from the bone (hip).”

“This is typically a Grade 2 hamstring tear.”

These injuries can take up to six weeks with surgery and a maximum of 10 weeks to heal without surgery.

Jones also faces the challenge of paying star Micah Parsons, who has expressed frustration over past playoff disappointments.

On Sunday, Rush will face Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, with cheap tickets starting at $40 to see the world’s wealthiest sports team.

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