Cowboys star trolls Dak Prescott over rumored weight loss with nickname

Dallas Cowboys star tight end Jake Ferguson poked fun at Dak Prescott during a recent workout, giving the quarterback a new nickname for his rumored weight loss.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson celebrates with quarterback Dak Prescott after catching a touchdown. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

During the NFL offseason, rumors run rampant, so as Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott works his way back onto the field after a season-ending hamstring injury, the rumors were flying about some alleged weight loss.

The Cowboys' circles on social media were buzzing after unfounded rumors about a "30-50 pound weight loss" and it appears it's made its way back to the players.

In a recent video, Cowboys star tight end Jake Ferguson trolled Dak over the rumored weight loss and gave him a new nickname.

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While it's a nickname already used by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DaVonte Smith and NBA superstar Kevin Durant, Ferg was referring to his quarterback as the "Slim Reaper."

He added, "Down 50 pounds. Looking like a young 4!"

#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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It's important to note that there is zero verification on the alleged weight loss and it seems like the players are just having some fun.

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Last season, Dak was listed at 238 pounds. If he lost 50 pounds, he would enter offseason workouts at a frail 188 pounds. For comparison's sake, Carolina Panthers 5-foot-10 signal-caller Bryce Young checks in at 204 pounds.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Athlon Sports reports the actual weight loss is just three pounds.

So, don't panic Cowboys Nation, everything is going to be okay.

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