Cowboys offer encouraging update on Micah Parsons injury

Micah Parsons will return to practice on a limited basis, which is a huge win for the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Micah Parsons has been out since Week 4 after suffering a high ankle sprain during the Dallas Cowboys win over the New York Giants.

With their top pass-rusher sidelined, the defense has struggled to get after the quarterback consistently. They had a solid outing in Week 9 from Carl Lawson when he recorded two sacks, but such performances have been missing this year.

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Dallas is set to play in their first NFC East game since Parsons was injured, but have some good news. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Parsons will be practicing on a limited basis Wednesday.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said DE Micah Parsons (ankle) is expected to practice today, but he will be limited on a rep count. Similar situation for WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder)

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 6, 2024

The Cowboys will face the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles. At 3-5, they need to go on a winning streak to get back into the race and handing the Eagles a loss could provide a spark.

Parsons being on the field feels like a necessity to get that win. Dak Prescott is out, meaning their offensive leader won’t be on the field. Getting their top defender back, however, would give Cooper Rush a better shot at avoiding a shootout.

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