Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott weighs in on how Tony Romo looked in his return to Cowboys practice

Published Nov. 15, 2016 1:49 p.m. ET

Nunzio Ingrassia

Pretty soon, the Dallas Cowboys brass is going to have to make a tough decision at quarterback. Tony Romo officially returned to practice Thursday, taking another step toward returning to the field.

But what will happen to rookie sensation Dak Prescott, who has helped the Cowboys to a surprising 5-1 start, when Romo is cleared to play? The team hasn’t said who will be under center once Romo’s back, which he injured in the preseason, completely heals.

Whatever decision the team ultimately makes, Prescott is saying all the right things.

“He’s looked sharp every time we get out there,” Prescott said of Romo. “That’s a vet who takes care of himself and is going to get back healthy and is doing all the right things to do that.”

Many thought the Cowboys’ season was sunk when Romo suffered a broken bone in his back during the third preseason game. Before this season, Dallas struggled mightily without its franchise quarterback, winning just twice in the past five years.

Then Prescott emerged as a viable long-term solution at quarterback this season, accounting for 10 touchdowns (3 rushing) while throwing just one interception. For now, it's Prescott's job, but will that remain the case?