FRISCO, Texas - Entering his 10th season, Dak Prescott is now the longest-serving member of the Dallas Cowboys, Zack Martin retires and free agents lose Demarcus Lawrence.

"It's amazing," Prescott said after Tuesday's second organized team event planned for the Cowboys offseason. "Don't take anything for granted."

His joking teammates called him uncle.

Prescott turned 32 in July, was a fourth-round draft pick in 2016 and started all 122 games he competed in. His 2024 season was shortened after eight games, due to a hamstring tear that required surgery.

While not fully connected, Prescott participated in every aspect of Tuesday’s OTA, participating in every first team in seven-on-seventh training sessions.

"It's almost done. It feels good," Prescott said. "Yes, I think I just didn't connect to get in touch, and we've been there for a while anyway. Yes, I'm in a team event and I feel good. Just want to keep that way."

Prescott said he did not feel backward despite his recovery after the surgery.

“My offseason started earlier, and that’s actually why I was going to lead, besides working with (Rehabilitation Director Britt Brown) and with the trainer and (Prescott’s personal coach) Luke (Wilson),” he said.

Earlier in the offseason, the organization felt that Prescott might be restricted when returning from surgery.

"People say a lot of things to me, man," Prescott said. "I just showed up and controlled what I could control. Trying to stay healthy. Feeling good. Just trying to promote energy and make sure I keep getting better."

Prescott missed the game due to injuries in four of the past five seasons. In five of the seven seasons that Prescott started at least 12 games, the Cowboys made it to the playoffs again, though they didn’t get past the division leg.

In 2023, Prescott finished second in the MVP vote and led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes. During the offseason, the Cowboys added wide receiver George Pickens to the Pittsburgh Steelers trade, selected defender Tyler Booker in the first round of the draft and skipped workouts last year while waiting for a contract extension, in the offseason, in the offseason, in the offseason, in the offseason, in the offseason.

“He looks good,” said head coach Brian Schottenheimer. "He's doing his normal job. He's working with most of these jobs. We rolled some people there, but he looks good. I think he's getting better."

Last summer, Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million extension, making him the highest quarterback in NFL history. Since then, he has seen the transition from head coach (Schottenheimer to replace Mike McCarthy) to the locker room.

“There are reflections here and there, especially when you get hurt when you get hurt, just get hurt,” Prescott said. “Different games. There is time to reflect. Yes, it makes you more humble, more hungry and more lucky. Blessings come here. Luckily to do what I’m doing, walk through these doors every day, and play the games I love.”