Dak Prescott is in the spotlight for his first game of the season leading the Dallas Cowboys’ offense against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he made the moment even more personal with a special message for his mother written on the tape around his wrist.

The note read “Happy Birthday Mom!” — a tribute to his mother, who passed away in 2013. For Prescott, marking her memory on opening day carried extra meaning as he took the field in one of the most important games to start the season.

Peggy Prescott, Prescott’s mother, would be turning 64 today, September 4. She never had the chance to see her son play in the NFL with the Cowboys, as she passed away while he was playing for Mississippi State.

In 2018, Dak Prescott spoke about the loss of his mother, saying, “When you lose your mom, it’s n

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