The Facts: HC Mike McCarthy said Prescott has done some "light throwing" for the first time since leaving practice July 28 with a latissimus strain in his right shoulder. McCarthy followed up with a reference to "light objects," which could mean it was not a regulation football, and did not have a firm timetable as to when Prescott will return fully to practice. "We'll see how his progression goes," McCarthy said. "He's doing some things as far as throwing and everything is on a rep count."

Diehards Line:McCarthy again emphasized Prescott, who did not travel to Canton, Ohio, for the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, is improving. "Definitely him staying back, he was able to get some extra treatment, do some extra things," McCarthy said. "Once again, this is more us than him. This is us being cautious, so I feel really good about where he is. ..." Prescott has missed the past five full practices after taking himself out of the July 28 session with soreness. The day after the injury was announced, McCarthy said Prescott would throw in a "few days," but he later said the team changed the time frame of a return to be more conservative. While he has not thrown extensively, Prescott has taken part in footwork drills and gone through extensive conditioning work. His surgically repaired right ankle has not been an issue at all during training camp. ... We'll continue to watch for more