For the first time since he suffered a season-ending ankle injury, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott issued a public comment his recovery.

“Forever thankful for the love & support I’ve received,” the message, posted Thursday morning to Prescott’s verified Instagram story, reads. “I’ll be back stronger and better. Thank you all.”

The message also shows several small pictures of fans holding up four fingers as they showed solidarity for Prescott with the hashtag “#4Dak.”

Prescott also posted a video in which he spoke directly into the camera while being driven to the doctor.

“What’s up everyone?” he said. “I just want everyone to know that I’m doing well. I can’t thank you enough for all your love and support, your prayers over the last few days. They’ve been more than overwhelming, from teammates, to family, to friends, to fans I don’t know, to current and former players around the league and players around all sports, I just wanted to say: Thank you. They’re definitely appreciated and received well.”

Prescott suffered a compound ankle fracture and dislocation in Sunday’s victory against the New York Giants. He underwent a surgery that same night to repair the fracture and also wash the affected area.

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“Just knowing that I have that much love and support out there makes a huge difference,” Prescott continued. “I’m in great spirits. Headed to see the doctor. Headed to see my leg for the first time, post-surgery, so just ready to start this road to comeback. This little adversity is just going to be another little chapter in the book. I’m excited to move forward and write it. Once again, I just can’t thank you enough for your love and support through it all. But I’m in great spirits and I’m going to stay that way”

Prescott, 27, was playing the 2020 season on the exclusive franchise tag that pays him $31.4 million for one season. The tender is guaranteed for injury but expires at the end of the league year. Dallas will need to make a determination on Prescott’s future by negotiating a long-term deal, applying another franchise tag, or letting the quarterback explore free agency.

On Monday, the day when Prescott was discharged from the hospital, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the injury is “absolutely not” changing the team’s plans for Prescott’s future.

Prescott was having what was looking to be a career season, completing what would have been a career-best 68% of his passes for 1,856 yards, with nine touchdowns and four interceptions.

In Prescott’s place, the Cowboys have tabbed backup Andy Dalton to start.

“I’m looking forward to this football season,” Prescott said. “Seeing the game in a different perspective and support my teammates and those around the league that need it. I’m just excited. Excited for God’s purpose and God’s plan. I know it’s bigger than anything that I see or that I could’ve imagined. But I’m trusting Him. My faith is doubled down more than ever and I’m thankful that He is my savior and guides me in life. I know through Him, all this will be possible and all this will be a great comeback and a great story.”