Cowboys BREAKING: Tyron Smith Joins Micah Parsons Among 3 Starters OUT with COVID; Who’s Next?

Locked On Cowboys: Will Micah Parsons Miss Week 18 + More Twitter Questions

Jeremy Brener | Jan 6, 2022

With the addition of the 17th game in the NFL this season, many long-time records have the potential to be broken. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, for example, has the all-time rookie sack record in his sights.

Through 16 games, Parsons has recorded 13 sacks, 1.5 shy of Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse's record set back in 1999.

However, Parsons joining the COVID list Wednesday makes that record extremely difficult to obtain, especially with the Cowboys playing Saturday instead of Sunday.

And now more difficulty, as Pro Bowl left tackle is expected to miss Saturday as he moves to the COVID list … opening up at least one question; Who’s next?

Answer: Starting corner Anthony Brown has just been added. And coach Mike McCarthy just said in his Thursday morning presser that a handful of other players are ill and will miss practice.

Without Tyron, this offense isn’t “this offense.” (Expect both Terence Steele and pass-blocker Ty Nsekhe to play in his spot.) Without Parsons (even with Keanu Neal back off COVID), the Cowboys' defense does not hit the same dynamics as it usually does when he is in the lineup. He is the type of player who makes those around him better.

But Parsons reaching the sack record is not the goal he is trying to set. He's got his eyes on the Lombardi Trophy.

Parsons' main goal now should be doing everything in his power to heal before the Cowboys host a playoff game next weekend.

In this episode of the "Locked On Cowboys" Podcast, hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool discuss Parsons entering the COVID-19 protocols and if he will miss the Week 18 game against the Eagles.

Plus, the pair answer more Twitter questions and discuss if the Cowboys need more speed on offense and what would constitute a successful season.

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

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Published Jan 6, 2022

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.