According to NFL Network, Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott’s first examination revealed a partial rupture in his hamstring tendon. Jane Slater.

The veteran quarterback injured his right hamstring during Dallas’ Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN’s Adam Schefter It reported that the 31-year-old player “is expected to be out of action for several weeks.” He is reportedly seeking a second opinion to help the Cowboys decide whether to place him on injured reserve, which would rule him out for at least three games.

Prescott and the Cowboys have struggled to find consistency this season, with the team losing three straight games to fall to 3-5 and him being injured. He threw for 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions while completing 64.7 percent of his passes. He had nine interceptions against a league-high 36 goals in all of 2023.

Without Prescott, Dallas will turn to veteran backup Cooper Rush to start at center. The 30-year-old has a 5-1 career record as a starter; That includes a 4-1 run that saw Prescott sit out in 2022 after suffering a thumb injury in the season opener. The Cowboys chose not to add another quarterback at the trade deadline.

Prescott has suffered many injuries over the years. He has missed time since 2020 with a broken and dislocated ankle, calf strain and broken thumb. He’s no stranger to making a comeback, so Dallas is certainly hoping he can perform like he did once he’s healthy enough to return.