Prescott's strained hamstring is likely to sideline him for an extended period, Dallas owner Jerry Jones said. The Cowboys also are trading for receiver Jonathan Mingo, according to a source.

Analyzing the contract the Cowboys signed with QB Dak Prescott and how in impacts the future of the team. Are the Cowboys destined for a top-ten draft pick?

With Dak Prescott expected to miss several weeks, and possibly land on IR, due to a hamstring injury, recovery time is usually 4-6 weeks. There is one player on the Dallas Cowboys who benefits greatly from this situation.