Why Is There a Patch on Dak Prescott’s Jersey? Uncovering the Reason Behind Darth Vader Look-Alike

This season, the Dallas Cowboys have secured their victory in 4 matches and have lost only twice. The quarterback Dak Prescott performed well in all matches, however, in their match against the San Francisco 49ers, his performance was shameful. But the 2x Pro Bowl managed to jump back to his original form in their last match. That is what got him the extra patch on his jersey.

The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year(2016)’s performance has truly impressed people. So much so that he managed to get an extra patch on his jersey which will stay with him until he exits from the NFL. Let’s talk more about how he got that.

Prescott clinches Walter Payton award: NFL’s top honor

The extra patch on Prescott’s jersey is not just for decoration, it’s a sign of hard-earned respect. The PFWA All-Rookie Team(2016) has been honored with the NFL’s esteemed Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. It was presented to him at the NFL Honors in Phoenix for the 2022 season. Moreover, this award acknowledges his dedication to both football excellence on-field and his behavior off-field.

Prescott’s Faith Fight Finish Foundation, which champions causes such as mental health awareness, cancer research, community-police relations, and suicide prevention, underscores his commitment. The Walter Payton’s award is everything about that along with excellent display on-field. All these reasons got the man the award he deserved. The official page of Fox Sports also posted about it on their X account.

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They captioned, “After winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, Dak Prescott adds the patch to his uniform.” During his award-winning speech, he surprised many by giving a very heartfelt message to all.

Prescott highlighted his late mother, Peggy, in his speech

When Prescott got on stage to give his speech, he did not forget to acknowledge the previous recipients of the award. He said, “These are men who I look up to and have learned so much from.” He also added that he will never take this for granted and it will forever be a fact he takes pride in.

The quarterback showcased that he has been a wonderful son when he mentioned his late mother Preggy. He said that his mother “was and still in my moral compass.” Additionally, he said that his charitable work has been a way for him to share his mother’s strength and courage with the world.

The player’s speech touched everyone’s heart that was present there. What do you think? Did he deserve the award? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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