Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's new tattoo honors late mom, another required 11-hour sedation
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his brother, Tad, got matching tattoos to honor their late mother, Peggy, on Monday according to TMZ Sports.
Prescott's mother passed away in 2013 after a battle with cancer. The two brothers decided to get the tattoo last Monday on what would have been their mother's 62nd birthday.
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Dak Prescott often honors mom's memory
The Cowboys' starting quarterback has often mentioned the impact his mother had on him, and his new tattoo is just the latest example of how Prescott has honored her memory.
After every touchdown since her passing, the Mississippi State product has pointed to the sky. Prescott's number, 4, was one he chose with his mother in mind since her birthday was Sept. 4.
Prescott now has multiple tattoos honoring his mother.
His new tattoo is of the Virgo constellation, symbolizing his mother's zodiac sign. The Cowboys' starter also has "MOM" tattooed on his left wrist.
Prescott also made sure to mention his mother in his acceptance speech for the NFL's 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which honors a player's commitment to philanthropy and community impact.
"We're all blessed with the obligation to make an impact on our communities and to love our neighbors."
An inspiring #WPMOY speech from @dak. 🙏 (by @nationwide) #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/yuecVK84FP— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2023
"My mother was, and still is, my moral compass," Prescott said in his speech. "Through my own charitable contributions, I seek to share her strength and courage with the world."
Dak Prescott sedated for tattoo
The tattoo honoring the Cowboys' star's mother was just the most recent ink Prescott added over the offseason.
Earlier this year, the Mississippi State product spent 11 hours under sedation to get a full leg sleeve completed according to Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram.
The sleeve features more references to his family. There's a moose to symbolize his brother, Jace, who died in 2020; a pegasus to symbolize his mother, Peggy, and finally, Daffy Duck is doing Prescott's signature touchdown celebration: pointing to the sky to honor the memory of his mother.
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