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Dak Prescott Sets Sights on Playing Into His 40s as Outlook Shifts

The shift follows a career-best start to 2025 plus the security of a contract through 2028.

Overview

  • Dak Prescott, 32 and in his 10th NFL season, said his perspective has changed and that "forties would be a good number" if he maintains his standard.
  • He cited the "fun and the peace" the game still gives him as a key reason to keep going after initially doubting he would play that long.
  • Through five games in 2025, Prescott has completed a career-high 71.3% of his passes with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions for the 2-2-1 Cowboys.
  • He is under contract with Dallas through 2028 (age 35) and is nearing franchise marks, needing 150 passing yards to pass Troy Aikman for No. 2 and one win to move past Tony Romo for third in QB victories.
  • His revised timeline comes despite a notable injury history and aligns with a league trend of extended quarterback careers, with Aaron Rodgers at 42 and Joe Flacco at 40, following predecessors like Tom Brady and Drew Brees.