Dak Prescott Speaks Out About Year 10 in the NFL

Dak Prescott Speaks Out About Year 10 in the NFL originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Dallas Cowboys are set to kick off the 2025 NFL regular season on Thursday, Sept. 4. While that is still almost six weeks away, the team is already deep into preparations for what it hopes will be a big year.

Leading the way once again is quarterback Dak Prescott. A veteran presence for the historic franchise, Prescott enters his 10th season in the league after being drafted in 2016 out of Mississippi State. A hamstring injury limited him to just eight games last season, with the Cowboys going 3-5 during that stretch.

Speaking with the media on Friday, Prescott was asked about what it feels like to be entering his 10th year.

"It’s a blessing," Prescott said. "Doesn’t seem real at times. But I feel great. I’m healthy. I feel young. You know, part of shaving the beard off is just trying to let you guys see how I feel. It’s something I don’t take for granted one bit, whether it’s the time in the dining hall, in the locker room, or obviously out there on the practice field."

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Prescott also spoke about how life off the field has changed and how it shapes his view of the game.

"Knowing this stage of life, getting to spend it with my daughters and my fiancée out there on the field. That’s what says ‘10 years’ more than anything," Prescott said. "I remember being a young guy watching the vets play with their kids afterward. Now, that’s me. I’m super thankful. I don’t take a moment of it lightly. I’m just grateful to be where I am."

As he enters a new chapter, Prescott made it clear he’s focused on staying grounded.

"I tell people I’m just going to continue to be where my feet are," Prescott mentioned. "If that’s here, it’s here. If it’s at home playing with them, or if it’s in the locker room being the best teammate I can be, because this isn’t promised. Not a game, not a practice rep is guaranteed. So I’m just taking advantage of every single thing I’m allowed to."

Prescott has led the Cowboys to the playoffs in five of his nine seasons. He has played in seven postseason games, winning two. Last season, he threw 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The 2025 season begins with a challenge. Dallas opens on the road against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 2, they return home to host the New York Giants.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.