Prescott limited in practice after new cleats bother ankle; QB feels 'great'
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was a limited participant in Thursday's practice because of a new pair of cleats that made his right ankle feel "uncomfortable," according to ESPN's Todd Archer.
However, Prescott said he's feeling great ahead of Dallas' opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
"I promise you I'm great," he said. "Just being very, very precautious. Switched shoes today, probably wasn't the best idea. We're good to go. Promise that."
Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle during the 2020 campaign. He fully recovered from the injury and returned last season, starting 16 games for the Cowboys. The 29-year-old missed one contest last year due to a calf strain.
The two-time Pro Bowler left Adidas to sign a deal with Jordan Brand in June 2021. He was breaking in a new pair of Jordan 11s on Thursday after wearing Jordan 1s during training camp, Archer notes.
Prescott, who wore Jordan 11s for games last year, said he'll wear Jordan 1s this season, per Archer.
"That's this league, and if you don't report a hangnail, you'll get suspended or they'll get fined, excuse me," Prescott said. "But, no, I feel great. I still feel the best that I've felt in a very, very long time. Not even comparable to where I was last year going into this game. Honestly, just excited and ready for Sunday to get here."
Prescott passed for 4,449 yards and a career-high 37 touchdowns against just 10 interceptions last year.