Duck said ‘good things’ are happening in deal talks

OXNARD, Calif. — The more Dak Prescotts contractual future has been a frequent topic of discussion in the offseason, Dallas Cowboys The quarterback isn’t affected by it as much.

“I’m not putting too much stock in whether it happens right now, but I’m hoping it happens in a couple of weeks, during the season or whenever it is,” Prescott said. “I just know the conversations are moving in the right direction.”

Prescott, entering the final year of his contract, will receive $29 million and get $55 million in salary cap space. Without an extension, Prescott will enter free agency in March and count $40 million toward the Cowboys’ cap in 2025.

Prescott said the two sides have exchanged offers, but he said only that, “There’s a lot of good stuff going on there,” and reiterated that he’s confident the two sides will work out a deal, whether it’s soon or before March when he becomes a free agent.

“I 1,000 percent enjoy being a Cowboy, love being in Dallas, love everything about it,” Prescott said. “But it’s a business. Negotiations are going well, but I’m grateful that this is where I am right now.”

Prescott’s health has become a minor issue after he missed a day of practice last week with a sore ankle. It was the second time in about a month that he’s suffered pain. Before camp began, he was seen wearing a walking boot during the offseason.

After a 71-play season against Los Angeles Rams On Wednesday, he participated in a full workout on Thursday, the Cowboys’ last workout before they take on the Cowboys Las Vegas Raiders On Saturday.

Prescott, 31, suffered a right ankle fracture and dislocation in Week 5 of the 2020 season but has missed just one game because of a foot problem (calf, 2021). He missed six games in 2022 because of a broken thumb but played in every game last season.

“It was a pretty bad ankle injury,” Prescott said. “It’s something that I’m doing every day, every other day for my rehab, making sure I’m focused on it. Not trying to miss anything. But, yeah, like I said, just resting here and there if something happens. No long-term (problems), especially with the schedule we’re on. I don’t see any significant damage from it and no residual effects.”

Prescott has his own therapist, Luke Miller, who works closely with the Cowboys’ athletic training staff. He said they go through a “checklist” six days a week where they’re working on his ankle, shoulder or back. “There’s all these places and things where everything is okay, but we’ve got to do maintenance, understand my age, understand how long I want to play, what my expectations are for myself in my game,” Prescott said.

Prescott did not say how long he plans to play.

“When I put the shoes down and I’m done, I want it to be on my terms, not because my body says it’s not good enough,” he said.