Prescott opts for season-ending hamstring surgery

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday on his injured hamstring, owner Jerry Jones announced Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

It was previously reported that Prescott was leaning toward having surgery, but the star QB planned to meet with a specialist to get a final opinion in hopes of avoiding a surgical procedure. Prescott is expected to be sidelined for four months.

The 31-year-old completed 64.7% of his passes for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns against eight interceptions in eight games this season. He sustained his injury in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons and missed Dallas' Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Prescott signed a four-year, $240-million extension in September after leading the NFL with 36 TD passes and finishing second in MVP voting in 2023.

With Prescott sidelined, the Cowboys are expected to go with Cooper Rush at quarterback. Rush completed 13 of 23 pass attempts for only 45 yards in a 34-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Dallas also rosters Trey Lance and Will Grier, who joined the team's practice squad Monday.

Lance posted a brief appearance against Philly, attempting just six passes with 21 yards and one interception.