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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott doing 'great' after surgery on non-throwing shoulder

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 3/21/22

It was learned back on March 1 that Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott underwent what was referred to as a "clean-up" surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder the previous week that ultimately wouldn't prevent the 28-year-old from being a full participant in the offseason program.

Per Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Prescott addressed the matter with media members on Monday and explained his shoulder was feeling "great" following the procedure:

Dak Prescott on his shoulder: “It’s great, I can do everything with it. I’m fine.” pic.twitter.com/fWsIle0wRY
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 21, 2022

Prescott also offered high praise for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is now cemented atop the depth chart at the position following the departure of Amari Cooper. Cooper joined the Cleveland Browns via a trade that became official at the start of the new league year:

Dak Prescott on CeeDee Lamb becoming No. 1 WR: “It’s just exciting just to know it’s only the beginning and he hasn’t even scratched the surface. For him to be the one, to be the main guy, I know he’s going to be ready for it.”
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 21, 2022

Todd Archer of ESPN noted earlier this month that Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy admitted Prescott's shoulder issue was an "irritant" during the latter portions of the campaign even if the problem was never mentioned on an official injury report. Per ESPN stats, Prescott finished the regular season third in the league among eligible quarterbacks with a 104.2 passer rating, 11th with a 54.6 total QBR, seventh with 4,449 passing yards, and tied for fourth with 37 passing touchdowns.

He missed one game, a win at the Minnesota Vikings on Halloween with a calf strain.

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