Jake Ferguson Teases Dak Prescott with “Slim Reaper” Nickname Amid Weight Loss Buzz
The NFL offseason is rife with rumors, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the latest to face the spotlight. After a season-ending hamstring injury in 2024 sidelined him for nine games, Prescott has been working on his recovery, but it’s the buzz about his alleged weight loss that’s stealing headlines. Social media circles, particularly on X, have been abuzz with unverified claims that the Cowboys star shed 30 to 50 pounds during his rehab at Pro Sport Performance Therapy in Frisco, Texas.
In a recent Instagram Story, Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson playfully trolled Prescott over the rumors, dubbing him the “Slim Reaper”—a nickname previously used by Eagles’ DeVonta Smith and NBA’s Kevin Durant. “Down 50 pounds. Looking like a young 4!” Ferguson quipped, referencing Prescott’s jersey number. The lighthearted jab came during an offseason workout session alongside teammates like CeeDee Lamb, showcasing the team’s camaraderie.
However, there’s no official confirmation of such a drastic weight loss. Prescott was listed at 238 pounds last season; a 50-pound drop would bring him to a lean 188 pounds—unlikely for a 6-foot-2 quarterback, especially compared to the 204-pound, 5-foot-10 Bryce Young of the Panthers. While Prescott has slimmed down after months of limited activity, the 50-pound claim seems more like teammate banter than fact. As Prescott prepares for the 2025 season under a $240 million contract, he faces pressure to reclaim his Pro Bowl form, especially with new backup Joe Milton III in the mix—a dynamic Cowboys legend Michael Irvin recently warned could challenge Prescott’s QB1 role. For now, Ferguson’s “Slim Reaper” tease adds a playful note to the Cowboys’ offseason narrative.
