Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland injury updates: Bad news for Cowboys fans

The Dallas Cowboys have given an update on All-Pro defenders Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland, and it's bad news for Cowboys Nation.

Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs celebrate Micah Parsons' fumble return for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys Nation, it is not a good Friday.

Following the team's bye week, there was hope that the Cowboys' defense could get back close to full strength. The defensive unit has been without All-Pros Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland, veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks, and standout rookie Caelen Carson.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the wish is coming true.

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On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys officially ruled out Parsons and Bland for Sunday night's primetime showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Kendricks and Carson, meanwhile, are listed as questionable.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons injured in the second half against the New York Giants. / Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Parsons has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 4 win over the New York Giants. Bland has yet to suit up this season after undergoing foot surgery at the end of the preseason and being placed on injured reserve.

It's an unfortunate turn of events, but Dallas will still have an opportunity to have a strong showing against the shorthanded 49ers offense.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and 49ers on Sunday Night Football is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

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