Cowboys' Dak Prescott Had 'Cleanup' Surgery on Shoulder Injury, Mike McCarthy Says

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Tuesday that quarterback Dak Prescott underwent surgery on his left shoulder this offseason.

McCarthy said it was more of a "cleanup" process than anything serious and that it is not expected to impact Prescott during the offseason.

McCarthy also said the left shoulder wasn't an issue for Prescott during the season.

Prescott's health was a focal point last offseason for the Cowboys after he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery and ended his 2020 campaign after just five games. That led to questions about how ready he would be for 2021, although it didn't stop Dallas from giving him a major contract extension.

He and the Cowboys agreed to a four-year, $160 million deal with $126 million guaranteed in March 2021, and the Mississippi State product thrived, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 4,449 yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 146 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

While he helped lead Dallas to an NFC East crown, the season ended in disappointment.

Prescott and the Cowboys lost 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Game. Making matters worse, the last play of the game was a quarterback draw for Dallas with 14 seconds remaining even though it had no timeouts.

The clock ran out after a confusing sequence, and the Cowboys were unable to run another play after getting to the 49ers' 24-yard line.

However, at least their franchise QB appears to be full-go for the 2022 season.