Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott is back on the field and throwing, marking a significant step in his road to returning from his gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2020 season. The latest development from Prescott signals optimism from the Cowboys, who see his path leading him to a timely return this summer.

With the NFL officially expanding to 17 games in the 2021 season, NFL Research's Dante Koplowitz-Fleming explores which notable records could fall -- and who might be in line to make history.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he was "very excited" upon learning that franchise quarterback Dak Prescott had been signed to a long-term deal.

The Cowboys backed up the Brink's truck to Dak Prescott's doorstep this week, finally accomplishing what the football world has been waiting on for nearly two years. Jerry Jones does not -- and will not -- have buyer's remorse.

Our long national nightmare is over. Dak Prescott finally -- deservedly -- got a long-term deal from the Cowboys. Adam Schein spotlights the biggest winners from this development, in Dallas and across the NFL.

Following news of Dak Prescott's blockbuster signing with the Cowboys, many from across the NFL world chimed in on social media to congratulate Dallas' QB1. 

Dak Prescott can be happy for millions of obvious reasons, and the Cowboys can be happy for finally wrapping up a negotiation that should have been done two years ago. Those are the most important points. But there are other key takeaways from the latest quarterback blockbuster move of the offseason, Judy Battista writes.

Star quarterback Dak Prescott and Dallas have agreed to terms on a new deal, the team announced Monday.

With the 2021 NFL free agency period upon us, here's a team-by-team breakdown of notable NFL free agents and players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere.

With the benefit of five years' hindsight, Adam Rank redrafts the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Which original fourth-round pick jumps all the way up to No. 1 overall?

Will Deshaun Watson, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr ALL be playing for new teams in 2021? Dan Hanzus assesses what's shaping up to be an unusually expansive QB carousel.

Gregg Rosenthal has scoured the market to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2021. Who are the best players available in this year's class?

The 2020 season witnessed a record number of African American quarterbacks starting for their teams. And it all happened with little fanfare, which begs the question: Is race no longer a factor in the evaluation of NFL quarterbacks? It's a question Jim Trotter asked several prominent people in and around the game.

As we enter prime roster-reconstruction season across the NFL, Adam Schein identifies nine pending free agents who simply CANNOT be allowed to walk out the door.

Which NFL players are in line to receive the franchise tag before the March 9 deadline? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the no-brainers, as well as the more debatable candidates, across the league.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

The Cowboys are expected to make a push to sign their quarterback to a long-term contract prior to the March 9 deadline for applying the franchise tag -- a sign they're confident in Prescott's ongoing recovery from multiple surgeries on the ankle he fractured in October.

Last March, Tampa Bay went all in with the signing of Tom Brady, a get-rich-quick scheme that paid off handsomely. Now, after the Bucs' success, many in this copycat league are bracing for falling dominos, with unprecedented quarterback movement this offseason, writes Michael Silver.

These top 12 QB rankings from January are sure to change over the next few months, but debating and questioning these rankings will help shape your thinking heading into the 2021 season. 

Washington and Cleveland just turned putrid seasons from 2019 into playoff journeys in 2020. Which NFL teams could follow suit in the 2021 campaign? Marc Sessler spotlights four particular franchises.

In the three months since Dak Prescott's horrific, season-ending ankle injury, Cowboys leadership has maintained he is still their future. The star QB has been attacking rehab to ensure that future is bright. And he's making great progress, Ian Rapoport reports.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones knows the value of Dak Prescott after seeing their quarterback go down to an injury.

Will Carson Wentz be playing for someone other than the Eagles in 2021? Gregg Rosenthal eyes available names and needy teams in the upcoming QB market.

The two cellar-dwellers in the NFC East sit with questions at quarterback. But Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said the Eagles' problems won't play into any future decisions with Dak Prescott.

Dak Prescott is taking each step of his rehab in stride. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback noted relishing in "small victories" along the way as he makes his way back from the first major injury of his professional career. 

NFL Network's David Carr breaks down 'the biggest thing' to watch in Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's leg rehab.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the latest on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's recovery from his season-ending ankle injury in 2020.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest shares why he thinks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will lead the NFL in passing yards in 2021.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew plays a game of who would you rather draft in your fantasy league.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb fantasy impact.

NFL Network's Jane Slater offers an update on the Dallas Cowboys' offseason priorities after signing quarterback Dak Prescott to a new deal.

The Top 5 NFL players who'll earn the most money in the 2021 NFL season.

NFL Network's Michael Silver offers a full retrospect of the 2021 quarterback carousel.

Relive the top moments from every team's top quarterback play from the 2020 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says 'This is my home, I'm not leaving; I'm a Cowboy.'

NFL Network's Scott Pioli breaks down why both the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott "won" with Dak's new deal.

NFL Network's Michael Irvin reacts to quarterback Dak Prescott's new deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

The "Good Morning Football" crew reacts to Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's new contract.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses quarterback Dak Prescott's new long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

The "NFL Total Access" crew discuss the 2021 quarterback carousel after Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's new deal.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport explains how quarterback Dak Prescott's new contract with the Dallas Cowboys came together.

NFL Network's David Carr and Willie McGinest react to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's new deal.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details Dak Prescott's new four-year, $160M deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that there's "cautious optimism" a long-term extension for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gets done.

Comedian Frank Caliendo impersonates hypothetical Dallas Cowboys GM Jerry Jones and quarterback Dak Prescott contract conversation.

NFL Network's Jane Slater shares where league sources rank Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott among current QB1s.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reveals the 'silver lining' in the Dallas Cowboys' negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest says that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is long overdue for a long-term deal.

NFL Network's Jane Slater says that the idea of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson being traded to the Dallas Cowboys 'laughable.'

NFL Network's Scott Pioli shares Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's contract situation in Dallas reminds him of kicker Adam Vinatieri's in New England.