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Micah Parsons Returns, 49ers All-Pro Tackle OUT: Cowboys Playoff Practice Notes

Locked On Cowboys: Favorite 49ers-Cowboys Game?

Jeremy Brener

The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have a storied past and one of the biggest rivalries in NFL history.

This weekend, they will add a new chapter when the two teams meet in Dallas Sunday afternoon.

The playoffs set the stage for good players to become great and for great players to become superstars ... which rookie linebacker Micah Parsons will get to prove in his playoff debut.

Of course, first Dallas had to get Micah and friends back on the practice field at The Star. That did indeed happen on Wednesday … and with help from the pool report …

-The entire roster and practice squad was present at practice except for Jayron Kearse (COVID) and Nahshon Wright.

-The Cowboys moved Will Grier to injured reserve on Monday, so Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush and Ben DiNucci are the only three quarterbacks on the full roster.

-Francis Bernard, Parsons and Tyron Smith returned to practice after missing time on the COVID-19 list.

-Keanu Neal and Tyler Coyle, who both exited Saturday’s game in Philadelphia with injuries, both took part in practice.

-Tony Pollard and Blake Jarwin both did rehab work with athletic trainer Britt Brown during the early part of practice, as has been their routine in recent weeks. Pollard missed last week’s game against the Eagles but was participating in the individual portions of practice.

-Rookie offensive tackle Josh Ball, who came off the COVID list today but reverted back to the Designated for Return list, took part in practice.

-Worth noting from San Francisco: The All-Pro tackle Trent Williams (elbow) did not practice on Wednesday. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) remained limited. And punter Mitch Wishnowsky is still in concussion protocol. George Kittle missed the workout but it was not-injury related.

Parsons, a shoo-in for Defensive Rookie of the Year, recorded 13 sacks this season and elevated the Cowboys defense to heights that were unattainable before he arrived in Dallas.

In order for the Cowboys to win, they'll need Parsons to play like he did in the regular season.

The 49ers pose one of the NFL's most unique running games. They employ a committee, usually led by sixth-round rookie Elijah Mitchell, but add tastes of JaMychal Hasty and even a sprinkle of their best player, wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Samuel recorded over 1,400 yards through the air, but also added 365 yards on the ground. He set the NFL record for a wide receiver for rushing touchdowns with eight.

Parsons will hold a considerable amount of responsibility in keeping Samuel in check. If the defense can snuff him out of the game, it should lead to a Cowboys victory Sunday.

In this episode of the "Locked On Cowboys" Podcast, host Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool answer listeners' Twitter questions and discuss who could the Cowboys' X-Factor against the 49ers this weekend.

The pair also dive into the history books and discuss their favorite 49ers vs. Cowboys games of all-time.

Marcus and Landon deal with all that more on this episode of "Locked On Cowboys." Join us here!

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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