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Cowboys' Dak 'Slim Reaper' Weight-Loss Rumor And Truth Revealed By Insider

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nathan Karseno | Last updated Apr 8, 2025 5:12 PM ET

FRISCO - The injury recovery for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continues to move in the right direction as we near training camp.

After suffering a torn hamstring in Week 8 of the 2024 season, the former All-Pro QB has taken his rehab very seriously.

But an internet troll has spread the word that Dak has lost 30 pounds.

And now a teammate is piggybacking on that with an obvious joke ... that Dak's has lost weight to the tune of losing 50 pounds.

Prescott hosted another throwing session with his Cowboys receivers where tight end Jake Ferguson posted a video of Dak's "slim" and "young" physique.

Dak reposted Ferguson's video saying, "Slimothy, that's me."

Something isn't right here.

And CowboysCountry.com's Mike Fisher - for 35 years the Cowboys beat writer - has gotten to the bottom of it.

From Fish: "At different times in his career, Prescott has measured in at 6-2 ... and sometimes at as much as 238 pounds and sometimes at as light as 229. Indeed, at one point last year, 229 was the number.

"Dak's weigh-in number at this moment, according to a source here inside The Star, is 226. So ... as of today, he's lost 3 pounds. Not 30. Three.

"He's fit. He's in shape. He's maybe even 'slim.' But Prescott has not lost an extraodinary amount of weight so he can 'Be like Lamar Jackson,' as one report said.

"It's all fake.''

#Cowboys Jake Ferguson calling Dak Prescott the ‘Slim Reaper’ saying he’s “down 50lbs.”

Another offseason throwing session between the All-Pro QB and Pro Bowl TE.

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In the few clips we've seen of Dak since he has begun throwing and moving again, it's clear he is "fit.''

And Cowboys Nation can hope Prescott's lighter build (226 instead of 238, let's say) allows for more athleticism and mobility outside the pocket.

However, a too-frail frame also raises concerns on how much beating he can take. He has missed time due to injury in four of the last five seasons.

And that's why the idea that Prescott - who weighed 220 pounds as a high school senior - being below 190 pounds is an absolute joke.

His massive yearly salary of $60 million brings pressure on the QB to perform immediately. And it also causes internet hoaxes like this to catch fire.

His recovery from his hamstring-torn-off-the-bone injury is crucial as he enters Year 10 with the Cowboys. He is 31 years old and won't be getting any younger ... so his health and fitness is key.

And he's getting healthy. And he's already fit. "Fit'' at 226 ... pretty much like always.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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