Dak Prescott Injury status and history
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 230 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
- Drafted
- 2016 R4, #135
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 21.4
- Pos rank
- QB9
- Rostered
- 95%
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. QBs, favorable
Dak Prescott Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriPrescott hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in eleven seasons, including two shoulder injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 11 games.
Durability
54/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Compound ankle fracture & dislocation · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 11 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 9 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 5 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 1 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 26 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2019 and 2021
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 26 games in 11 seasons, 11 of them in 2020
- 6 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Dak Prescott Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Prescott a game this season.
- 2024
Torn Hamstring, surgery 9 games
Suffered a partial tendon avulsion in his hamstring in Week 9, which required season-ending surgery.
- 2022
Fractured Thumb, surgery · Right 5 games
Fractured his right thumb after hitting a defender's hand in the season opener, requiring surgery.
- 2021
Calf Strain · Right 1 game
Sustained a right calf strain on the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime against the Patriots.
- 2021
Shoulder Strain · Right Played through
Suffered a latissimus strain in his throwing shoulder during training camp, limiting his preseason participation.
- 2020
Compound Ankle Fracture & Dislocation · Right 11 games
Suffered a season-ending compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle against the New York Giants.
- 2019
Shoulder Sprain · Right Played through
Injured his right shoulder in a game against the LA Rams but played through the injury without missing a start.
If Prescott Misses Time
Next man up: Sam Howell
Sam Howell is next on the Cowboys depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Prescott managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Prescott misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Dak Prescott Injury FAQ
Is Dak Prescott injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Dak Prescott is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Dak Prescott playing this week?
Dak Prescott has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Dak Prescott missed any games this season?
No. Dak Prescott has played in every Cowboys game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Dak Prescott's injury history?
Dak Prescott has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 26 games in all: 11 for a right compound ankle fracture & dislocation in 2020, 9 for a torn hamstring in 2024, 5 for a right fractured thumb in 2022 and 1 for a right calf strain in 2021.
What was Dak Prescott's most recent injury?
Dak Prescott's most recent logged injury was a torn hamstring in Week 9 of 2024. It cost him 9 games.
Does Dak Prescott have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2019 and 2021 (no games missed).
What was Dak Prescott's worst injury?
Dak Prescott's longest absence came from a right compound ankle fracture & dislocation in 2020, which cost him 11 games of the 26 he has missed in his career.