Six weeks after sustaining an injury to his right throwing thumb that required surgery,
the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys has been medically cleared to be a full participant in practice,
head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday.
Prescott had been listed as a limited participant in practices leading up to the Week 6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles,
and now can prepare for the Cowboys' Week 7 home game against the Detroit Lions.
The Cowboys have not indicated if Prescott will start Sunday's game.
Prescott had told USA TODAY Sports after Dallas' Week 3 victory over the Giants that he was targeting Week 5's game as a potential return.
“Some people are OK with (sitting out), but I’m not built that way,” Prescott said then.
“It’s (expletive) killing me not being out there with my guys. It’s so hard but I also know I got to be patient.”
Prescott then told USA TODAY Sports, "I feel good," after Dallas' Week 5 victory against the Los Angeles Rams.
Prescott had the single stitch removed Sept. 26 at MetLife Stadium prior to the game against the Giants.
Over the last two and a half weeks, Prescott has progressed to stronger gripping and throwing with more velocity,
Over the last two and a half weeks, Prescott has progressed to stronger gripping and throwing with more velocity,