The veteran quarterback Dak Prescott quickly put injury concerns to rest during the Dallas Cowboys' mandatory minicamp at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on June 16.

Prescott was listed as limited during Day 1 because of knee soreness, which has raised questions about his health entering the 2026 season. However, according to observations from the Cowboys' official team website, Prescott still participated in team drills, and there came a positive update.

"One of his first throws was a deep right bomb to CeeDee Lamb toward the sideline, an absolute dot that Lamb reeled in before yelling and talking trash," reported DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer Patrik Walker.

As reported by DallasCowboys.com, the 32-year-old took part in team sessions and looked comfortable while throwing the ball, a positive sign for the team. His availability can be crucial as the Cowboys will look to have a bounce-back season.

"He's got a sore knee," Brian Schottenheimer told reporters on Tuesday, June 16, before the camp. "Nothing we're concerned about; we're just going to be smart."

The quarterback injured his hamstring on November 3, 2024, during a Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. It has affected him in recent seasons.

The Cowboys are looking to take precautionary steps before the season begins. The franchise has been careful with Prescott's workload after he dealt with multiple injuries in recent years.

Prescott remains the centerpiece of Dallas' offense. Last September, he signed a four-year, $240 million contract extension and enters his 11th NFL season as the franchise's starter.

The Cowboys looked to keep Prescott healthy rather than dealing with an injury during the offseason. While Prescott's status dominated early minicamp discussion, the concern did not last very long.

Early Minicamp Worry Disappeared Almost Immediately

The quarterback's presence alone was encouraging for Dallas. Prescott has repeatedly stressed the importance of offseason repetitions and building chemistry with teammates before the season begins.

"I'm a big believer in you're getting better or you're getting worse," Prescott said earlier this offseason. "I'm just trying to be very intentful for anything and everything that I do."

The quarterback has suffered injuries in recent years, but his performance during minicamp suggested there is little reason for concern.

Alongside the positive update on Prescott, mandatory minicamp also brought another notable development. After Schottenheimer addressed questions about George Pickens during OTAs, it was expected the team would manage his workload carefully.

On Tuesday, Pickens took part in walkthroughs and individual drills but did not join team sessions. It’s a positive sign for Prescott, who has already connected with the wide receiver in a couple of offseason throwing sessions.

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Written by

Evince Das

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Soheli Tarafdar