Cowboys' Dak Prescott needs thumb Surgery

By Abhishek Chauhan September 12, 2022

The Dallas Cowboys had already suffered a loss, 19-3, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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But as owner Jerry Jones said, their second loss was even more disappointing.

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Dak Prescott will undergo surgery on Monday, he confirmed,

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for what Jones described as a fracture to the joint above his right thumb.

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The break came as Prescott attempted a screen pass to running back Ezekiel Elliott

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with 6:02 remaining in the fourth quarter, Shaq Barrett swatted Prescott’s thumb.

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Prescott initially thought he jammed his finger when he realized he couldn't grip the ball.

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