Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott suffered a partial hamstring avulsion, according to an initial examination, according to the NFL Network. Jane Slater.

The veteran quarterback suffered a right hamstring injury in Dallas’ Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The ESPNs Adam Schefter reported that the 31-year-old is “expected to be out for several weeks”. He was reportedly seeking a second opinion to help the Cowboys determine whether or not to place him on injured reserve, which would keep 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 before going down with injury. He threw for 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions while completing 64.7 percent of his passes. He threw nine interceptions in all of 2023 against his league-high 36 touchdowns.

Without Prescott, Dallas will turn to veteran backup Cooper Rush to start under center. The 30-year-old has a 5-1 career record as a starter, including a 4-1 run in 2022 when he was thrust into action after Prescott suffered a season-opening thumb injury. The Cowboys opted not to add another quarterback at the trade deadline.

Prescott has suffered several injuries over the years. Since 2020, he has missed time with a fractured and dislocated ankle, a calf strain and a broken thumb. He’s no stranger to making a comeback, so Dallas certainly hopes he performs like his old self when he’s healthy enough to return.