Cowboys' Dak Prescott hopes to avoid season-ending hamstring surgery, Jerry Jones says

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants to play again this season.

During the Cowboys' 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Prescott tore a partial tear of his right hamstring, also known as a partial avulsion.

Owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show that the star quarterback wants to avoid surgery.

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“He needs to have a few weeks off before he can see if surgery is really necessary. He doesn't want surgery. He wants to be on the field and try. He weighs it up. We're weighing it up,” Jones said on his radio show on Tuesday.

Jones experienced a similar situation with a star player who suffered a hamstring injury two years ago, when standout left tackle Tyron Smith missed 13 games after his hamstring was completely torn from the bone.

The Cowboys are 3-5 and are looking for a replacement for quarterback Cooper Rush to stay in the playoff race.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (left) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb leave the field after Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Rush went 4-1 as a starter two years ago when Prescott was sidelined after breaking the thumb on his throwing hand in Dallas' season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jones said there is also a possibility that Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, could see some time during Prescott's absence.

“Oh, there’s a window for Trey Lance,” Jones said. “There are packages we can work on. Let me be clear, this isn't just about getting Lance some playing time. It’s about bringing some offense to the table for us.”

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott watches Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

Jones said the Cowboys don't feel the need to place Prescott on injured reserve because they may not need the spot on the 53-man active roster at this time.

If the team does indeed place Prescott on IR, he would be out for at least four games.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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