ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports Broncos could be sellers at the trade deadline Before the season, the Broncos were viewed as Super Bowl contenders. Now? Not. In fact, with Russell Wilson injured and the 2-4 Broncos underdogs at home today to the Jets, they now might be sellers at the trade deadline. The Broncos have received multiple trade inquiries about defensive end Bradley Chubb and wide receivers Jerry [more] Source link
Read More »Cooper Rush, the ‘quiet killer’ tasked with keeping the Cowboys afloat without Dak Prescott
Hours after he took over for an injured Dak Prescott in Week 1, one of Cooper Rush’s former college teammates sent him a text. Rush had just gone from longtime backup to QB1 of the Dallas Cowboys in a matter of moments as news of the severity of Prescott’s thumb injury trickled through the Twitterverse. But Rush didn’t seem too interested in that when he messaged his friend back. “Hey man,” former Central Michigan wideout Jesse Kroll texted to Rush. “I’m pumped for the opportunity… Source link
Read More »Cowboys’ Dak Prescott says it’s not time to panic. He’s wrong.
ARLINGTON, Texas — With his surgery-bound right hand hanging at his side and his words pointed forward seemingly out of habit, Dak Prescott asked for the one thing that will be in short supply for the Dallas Cowboys. Calm. “This is game one,” Prescott said following a costly 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Let’s not hit the panic as if we just can’t do anything on offense. We have a great coaching staff. They’ll get back in there and they’ll find the things… Source link
Read More »After banging his hand twice on throws, Dak Prescott goes back to locker room
Dak Prescott will miss multiple weeks after suffering a hand injury that will require surgery, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Sunday night after his team suffered a 19-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jones told reporters postgame that Prescott needs surgery on a joint above the thumb on his throwing hand. “Dak will be out for awhile,” Jones said. Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys left Sunday’s game early with a right hand injury. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) The Cowboys’… Source link
Read More »Dak Prescott tweaks surgically repaired ankle at Cowboys practice, blames shoes
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tweaked his surgically repaired right ankle at practice on Thursday. But breath easy, Cowboys fans. It sounds like it’s nothing serious and won’t impact his availability for Sunday’s showdown against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Prescott was limited in practice, but told reporters that he’s “good to go” for Sunday. He also blamed his shoes. “I was limited today,” Prescott told reporters. “But as I said, it is my ankle, but it’s just being… Source link
Read More »‘Madden NFL 23’ predicts the 2022 season, including 16-1 Colts and Dak Prescott winning MVP
For the fifth year in a row, Yahoo Sports is simulating an entire NFL season in “Madden.” While there have been some dubious results in the past — Nick Foles leading the Bears to the Super Bowl and Urban Meyer winning coach of the year — this practice has produced an accurate champion way back in 2019. This time around, things only slightly go astray, so let’s jump right in. Division winners: Jets, Browns*, Colts, Chiefs, Cowboys, Packers, Bucs, Cardinals Apparently Zach Wilson does have… Source link
Read More »Why Dak Prescott isn’t feeling ‘superflex’ leagues
In a fantasy public service announcement, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has some advice for fantasy managers and the Yahoo scoring system. Video Transcript DAK PRESCOTT: Are you going to superflex me? Just drag me into a flex spot? Me? No. I’m sorry, that’s not happening. Here’s the deal. If you’re drafting me, Dak Prescott, I play quarterback, right at the top of the lineup. I don’t want to be stuck down near the kicker. If I wanted to grow up to be a flex, I would have asked my… Source link
Read More »Dak Prescott gives credit to angry Cowboys fans
Dallas Cowboys fans were seething Sunday. Apparently, so was Dak Prescott. After a chaotic NFC wild-card playoff game ended in disappointment for Cowboys fans, some of them rained down debris on the field as officials ran to the exit tunnel. From video shared by a fan in the stands, it looked like the items in play were mostly drinks and empty cups. One of them hit Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence as he approached the same tunnel. Cowboys fell short after frantic finish The video was… Source link
Read More »Cowboys’ Jerry Jones happy he ‘overpaid’ Dak Prescott
It has been a good week for Dak Prescott. On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback secured a new $160 million contract that includes $126 million in guaranteed money, $66 million due the moment he signed. On Wednesday, he took a victory lap alongside the man who signs those checks — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Prescott and Jones met with media to discuss the new deal that keeps Prescott in Dallas for the next four years, a contract Jones is counting on to reap dividends in the win… Source link
Read More »Dak Prescott has shot at being top paid player in NFL history
For two years, Dak Prescott gambled on himself. And for two years, the Dallas Cowboys sat across the table and bet against their starting quarterback and the mushrooming pay scale that surrounded him. On Monday, the impasse was broken. Or if we’re searching for a more accurate descriptor, Prescott smashed it. The 27-year-old QB achieved a four-year, $160 million deal that essentially makes him the highest paid player in NFL history (based on his contract value at signing) and sets Prescott… Source link
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