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Micah Parsons injury update: When will Cowboys star pass rusher return?
View Date:2024-12-23 21:30:43
The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 5. Dallas is fresh off a 20-15 win over the New York Giants last week on "Thursday Night Football" which ended a two-game losing streak.
Despite the win, Dallas came away with some concerns, especially on defense. Star pass rusher Micah Parsons had to be carted off the field due to an ankle injury and defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence has been placed on injured reserve.
Parsons' injury was severe enough to put his status in question. Here's the latest on his return.
When will Micah Parsons be back?
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said it is unlikely that Parsons will play in Week 5. He has a sprained ankle and he was seen earlier this week in a boot and using a scooter to protect his ankle.
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Depending on the severity of the injury, it could take up to 6-8 weeks for a full recovery. Dallas has a bye in Week 7 before their next "Sunday Night Football" game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8. Parsons wants to be back on the field sooner than later.
"I want to play," he said Monday. "If I can play, I will play. To me, as long as I can run and move how I want to move, I want to play."
Micah Parsons injury history
This is Parsons' first significant injury. He's only missed one game in his career - Week 18 of his rookie year - due to COVID-19.
Dallas Cowboys depth chart
With Parsons potentially out for the next couple of weeks, the Cowboys have Chauncey Golston next on the depth chart at right defensive end. He was a third-round pick (84th overall) in the 2021 NFL draft and has 4.5 career sacks through 51 games played, including three starts.
Rookie second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland likely will be the top pass rusher for the Cowboys now. He has no sacks but has three quarterback hits through four weeks this season.
Position | Starter | Second team | Third team |
---|---|---|---|
DE | Marshawn Kneeland | Tyrus Wheat | |
NT | Mazi Smith | Linval Joseph | |
DT | Osa Odighizuwa | Carlos Watkins | |
DE | Micah Parsons | Chauncey Golston | KJ Henry |
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