Cowboys Rumors: Dak Prescott Has Successful Surgery on Thumb Injury Suffered vs. Bucs

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the Dallas Cowboys quarterback had successful surgery on his broken thumb.

There was a lot of concern for the Cowboys in the first week of the season, with a 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers.

After the game, Jerry Jones told reporters that he would need surgery for the injury and that it could take several weeks for him to return.

He didn't have a good game, going 14-of-29 passing for 134 yards, zero touchdown and one pick up. Cooper Rush entered the game in his place and will be asked to work under center until Dallas decides to trade or free agent him.

McCarthy said the team will look at those things. We might make some roster moves by tomorrow.

This is a big blow for the man who was limited to five games in 2020 due to an ankle injury, but bounced back to throw for 4,450 yards, 37 touchdown and 10 interception in the 2020 season.

Rush started one game for the Cowboys last season and led them to a victory over the Minnesota Vikings, and the hope in Dallas is that he or a new addition can keep the team afloat until the two-time Pro Bowler returns.