# Injury Report: Cowboys vs. Eagles ## Dak Prescott Undergoes Thumb Surgery **Philadelphia, PA** - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful thumb surgery on Monday, September 12, 2023. The surgery was performed by Dr. Tom Thumb at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The Cowboys announced that Prescott is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, which means he will sit out the first five to seven games of the regular season. Prescott suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' 19-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 11, 2023. He was sacked by Buccaneers defensive end Shaq Barrett and immediately grabbed his throwing hand. Prescott was taken to the locker room and did not return to the game. **Update: Injury Report: Cowboys vs. Eagles** ## MRI Results Confirm Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament **Frisco, TX** - The Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday, September 12, 2023, that an MRI confirmed Dak Prescott has a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. The injury will require surgery, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2023. The Cowboys said Prescott is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, which means he will sit out the first five to seven games of the regular season. **Update: Injury Report: Cowboys vs. Eagles** ## Cooper Rush Named Starting Quarterback for Week 1 **Dallas, TX** - The Dallas Cowboys have named Cooper Rush as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the regular season. Rush will start in place of Dak Prescott, who is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. Rush has been with the Cowboys since 2021 and has appeared in five games, including one start. He has completed 61.5% of his passes for 514 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Cowboys open the regular season on Sunday, September 11, 2023, at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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