Tag: Micah Parsons

Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Report: Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parsons (illness) expected to play vs. Bucs

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons missed practice Friday because of illness but is expected to play Sunday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network reported.

Parsons, who missed four games this season because of a high ankle sprain, showed up on Friday’s injury report and is listed as questionable for the Cowboys (6-8) against the Buccaneers (8-6).

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones mentioned earlier in the week during his appearance on 105.3 The Fan that Parsons was having flu symptoms. Jones said he would be surprised if Parsons didn’t play, however.

Parsons, 25, has 32 tackles (eight for loss), 8.5 sacks and 19 quarterback hits in 10 games (all starts) this season.

Dallas selected him 12th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State. Parsons has 245 tackles (59 for loss), 49 sacks, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 60 regular-season games (all starts).

He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 through 2023 and voted first-team All-Pro in his first two NFL seasons.

As for the Buccaneers, the team downgraded tight end Cade Otton from doubtful to out for Sunday night’s game because of a knee injury.

Otton, 25, has started all 14 games for Tampa Bay and has 59 receptions on 87 targets for 600 yards and four touchdowns. The Bucs picked him in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington. He has 148 catches for 1,446 yards and 10 TDs in 47 regular-season games (42 starts).

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Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jerry Jones: Cowboys plan to keep Micah Parsons

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is not being traded, a sentiment shared directly by franchise owner Jerry Jones.

Making his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jones was adamant Parsons remains part of Cowboys’ foundation into the future.

Jones said any idea of trading the two-time first-team All-Pro has “never been uttered in this organization.”

Jones’ comment was in response to the NFL Network report claiming the Cowboys hadn’t ruled out trading Parsons before his contract must be addressed. Dallas hold a team option worth $24 million for 2025 before Parsons could become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

Parsons was asked about that very notion after Dallas’ 30-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

“I understand how that business side goes,” Parsons said, per The Athletic. “There are no hard feelings in this business, whether I’m here or anywhere else. Obviously I’ve stated that I want to be here. But at the end of the day, I understand the business side.”

Parsons did not participate in offseason workouts with Dallas last spring. But he said he still wants to play for the Cowboys.

“I’ve put in a lot of work, I’ve played hard too, so obviously if sides can’t agree to those type of things, it happens like that. But I’m just happy to be here. I’m just gonna keep playing hard while I’m here. If I’m here for the next 5-6 years, I’m gonna keep playing hard then too. Ain’t nothing really gonna make a difference, Micah is gonna play hard.”

Parsons, 25, has recorded 32 tackles, 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 10 games (all starts) this season.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection in his first three seasons in the league, Parsons has totaled 245 tackles, 49 sacks, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 60 career games (all starts).

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Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) drops back in coverage during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Report: Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (ankle) to return

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The Dallas Cowboys will have two-time first-team All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons back on Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported on Saturday.

A high left ankle sprain suffered in Week 4 has kept Parsons out for the last four games, during which Dallas has gone 1-3, including three straight losses entering Sunday.

Parsons, a 25-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection, was limited in three practices this week and was listed as questionable. He leads Dallas with 21 quarterback pressures and is two shy of DeMarcus Lawrence’s team-leading three sacks. Lawrence (midfoot sprain) has also missed the last four games and won’t play Sunday.

In four games this season, Parsons has 14 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and one pass breakup.

Parsons posted 40.5 sacks over his first three seasons (2021-23).

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Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) before the game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons practices, plans to play vs. Philly

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Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons began working his way back from an ankle injury, practicing Wednesday for the first time since Week 4.

Parsons said Wednesday he’d rate his chances of playing against NFC East rival Philadelphia as high despite being a limited participant as the Cowboys began work on the Eagles.

While Parsons was sidelined, the Cowboys (3-5) won only once, enter on a three-game losing streak and likely won’t have quarterback Dak Prescott until December.

“I still believe we can make a run,” Parsons said.

It could be a prime opportunity for the three-time All-Pro pass rusher based on the injury status on the Eagles’ offensive line.

The Eagles might be down to Tyler Steen at left tackle for Sunday’s game. Jordan Mailata is on injured reserve and three offensive linemen missed Wednesday’s practice for Philadelphia, including tackle Fred Johnson.

“He’s feeling better, he’s going to get some practice time and it’ll be a big day to point us in that direction,” head coach Mike McCarthy said of Parsons. “He’s looking good. He’s confident.”

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Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) injured in the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cowboys All-Pro Micah Parsons (ankle) likely out vs. Falcons

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game because of a high ankle sprain, coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday.

Parsons has not practiced since injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter of the 20-15 win over the host New York Giants on Sept. 26.

The Cowboys (3-4), who visit the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) on Sunday, did not place Parsons on injured reserve, which would have required missing at least four games.

Dallas has been waiting for Parsons to clear the ramp-up process through Britt Brown, the team’s associate athletic trainer and director of rehabilitation.

“(Parsons is) here. He’s in the meetings. Until they clear the return to play with Britt, I really don’t even entertain that thought,” McCarthy said Thursday. “So, he’s not quite there yet.”

Parsons, 25, was a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with 40.5 sacks over his first three seasons from 2021-23. He has 14 tackles and one sack in four starts this season.

“He’s an impact player,” McCarthy said on Wednesday. “Where he is in the rehab, he’s making gains each week. He’s been in every day. He’s just not ready to get into the practice format. But yeah, definitely missed him.”

The coach said Parsons would be in the rehab group at practice on Thursday and likely will be joined by cornerback Trevon Diggs, who missed practice on Wednesday with a calf injury.

–Field Level Media

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Dalvin Cook (31) runs the ball against Houston Texans linebacker Blake Cashman (53) and safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (30) during the fourth quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Cowboys’ Dalvin Cook could play vs. 49ers; Micah Parsons out

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Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook appears in line to make his season debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Santa Clara, Calif.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy noted the four-time Pro Bowl selection is now up to speed after the latter signed with the team’s practice squad on Aug. 28.

“Dalvin is ready,” McCarthy said on Friday. “I really like the work that he’s putting in. I think he’s clearly crossed over the threshold of the communication and the understanding (of the offense).”

Dallas (3-3) certainly could use the boost, as it ranks last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (77.2).

While Cook could be on the field Sunday for the Cowboys, the team ruled out star edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) for the game against the 49ers (3-4).

Parsons has missed the past two games while Bland has yet to play this season.

Cook, 29, has rushed for 6,207 yards and 47 touchdowns in 88 NFL games (73 starts) over seven seasons since being a second-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. He also has 236 receptions for 1,872 yards and five scores.

Cook enjoyed four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons on the ground for the Vikings from 2019-22 before shoulder surgery derailed him. He established career highs of 1,557 rushing yards and 16 scores on the ground in just 14 games (all starts) in 2020.

Minnesota released him in June 2023, and Cook had a disappointing 15-game run for the New York Jets last season. He rushed for just 214 yards before being let go in early January.

The Baltimore Ravens picked up Cook, and he rushed for 23 yards on eight carries during a playoff victory over the Houston Texans. He didn’t play in the following week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

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Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks on prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons: ‘If I can play, I will play’

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons is itching to play, but the knee scooter and protective boot with him as he spoke to reporters Monday gave a clue that his left high-ankle sprain might force him to miss some time.

Parsons sustained the injury in the Cowboys’ 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday, but he wasn’t ready to declare himself out for his team’s game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1).

Still, he acknowledged the possibility of missing his first-ever game — that includes youth leagues through the NFL — due to injury.

“I kind of considered myself invincible for a while,” Parsons said. “I’m humbled.”

The only game he has missed with the Cowboys came in 2021 because of COVID-19.

“Man, it’s like, just frustrating, for real,” Parsons said. “Going from being ready and being there for the team, to being out hurts me because I feel like I’m letting people down.”

The way the schedule stands, Parsons could recover for about a month if he misses the game against the Steelers and the Oct. 13 matchup with the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys (2-2) have a bye after that, then return Oct. 27 against the San Francisco 49ers.

While he said the long recuperation sounds good in theory, it’s not something he’s eager to do.

“When you’re a real competitor, you only get 17 chances at this, and missing one of these chances to perform at the highest level bothers me. So I feel like I want to play this Sunday. I want to play. If I can play, I will play.”

He said he especially doesn’t want to be out at the same time as DeMarcus Lawrence, who suffered a foot injury against the Giants and is looking at several weeks out of action. Just in case, Parsons has started talking to his teammates about how they can step in.

Replacing Parsons isn’t an easy task, however.

Parsons, 25, was selected a first-team All-Pro in two of his previous three NFL seasons and averaged 13.5 sacks per year since the Cowboys took him with the No. 12 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Jul 31, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) runs a drill during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Payday can wait: Cowboys’ Micah Parsons plans to maximize value

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CeeDee Lamb received his extension two weeks before the Dallas Cowboys began their season. For Dak Prescott, news of his record-breaking contract came hours before gametime.

The next young star player due for a deal in Dallas is Micah Parsons, but the linebacker is in no hurry.

In appearances on NFL Network and his own podcast, Parsons declared he is not concerned about his contract at the dawn of the new season — and he wants to show just how good he can be in order to fully cash in when his next deal comes.

“For me, I just want to prove to the front office that I’m the best player, and I can do it consistently at an all-time high,” Parsons told “GMFB: Overtime” on Tuesday. “I think I’ve been doing that pretty much, but I really want to prove my value. I want to get (Cowboys owner) Jerry (Jones) a couple wins.

“I kinda just want to maximize my value so that they see, ‘We’ve got to keep this guy. This guy is great in the locker room, and he wants to be part of this team, and he cares about winning.’”

Parsons, 25, has been one of the best defenders in the game since being selected in the first round (12th overall) of the 2021 draft. He won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors that season and has been a Pro Bowl selection in each of his first three NFL campaigns, plus a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and 2022.

Parsons has accumulated sack totals of 13.0, 13.5 and 14.0 to start his career. He notched one sack and a pass breakup on Sunday in the Cowboys’ season-opening win over the Cleveland Browns.

Parsons said new Dallas defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer gave him “the free will” to make plays Sunday.

“It’s also the discipline factor of he’s making other people learn different positions, too, and we practiced it in camp, which allows me to do this,” Parsons said. “It starts with the simple factor of me wanting to do it and Mike creating ideas for me to do it. He allows me just to range and go over the guard. … He’s giving me this free will to say, ‘Hey, if they’re coming out in this formation, you do that, you can go into there.’ He’s giving me a lot of free reign that I feel like I haven’t had over the last couple years, and the fact that we’ve got kinda like this trust factor … I really like it a lot.”

Cowboys fans will be glad to hear Parsons’ positive feelings for his new coordinator and the team at large. On his “The Edge with Micah Parsons” podcast Monday, Parsons said “I know I’m going to be a Cowboy” at the end of the day.

“There’s nothing like Cowboy Nation. I think the love is very mutual. … As for me, I’m just focused on winning games,” he said. I want to win those big games. I want to win those playoff games, get to the Super Bowl. For me, the contract is not really what I’m worried about.”

Parsons is in in the final year of his original rookie contract, and Dallas has exercised the fifth-year option that will pay Parsons $21.324 million in 2025 unless a long-term extension is worked out before then. San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa is currently the top-paid defensive player in the league, making $34 million annually, and Parsons figures to meet or surpass that.

It could end up putting the Cowboys on the hook for the highest-paid player in NFL history — Prescott (four years, $240 million) — and Parsons at the same time.

“We’re happy (Prescott’s contract) gets done because now, it puts a lot of talk to the side,” Parsons said on the podcast. “We’re like, ‘Man, we got our quarterback now.’ We can really just focus, like Dak said, on winning games.”

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Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Micah Parsons on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show at Resorts World Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Micah Parsons absent from Cowboys OTAs

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Star linebacker Micah Parsons was not spotted as the Dallas Cowboys began organized team activities on Tuesday.

Parsons, who wants a new contract, was not the only member of the Cowboys absent on Tuesday. Wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb, as expected, also was not in attendance as he seeks a new deal.

Parsons, 24, will make just under $3 million this year and $21.3 million under his fifth-year option in 2025.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro, Parsons finished seventh in the NFL last season with 14 sacks. He had 13 as a rookie in 2021 and 13.5 in 2022.

Lamb, 25, is due to earn $17.99 million under his fifth-year option in 2024. That’s a bargain-basement price for a player coming off a record-setting All-Pro season in 2023.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Lamb broke Hall of Famer Michael Irvin’s single-season franchise marks with an NFL-high 135 catches and 1,749 yards, adding a career-high 12 touchdown catches in 17 starts.

Lamb has racked up 395 catches for 5,145 yards and 32 touchdowns in 66 games (61 starts) since being selected by the Cowboys with the 17th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates his sack against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.

Cowboys exercise fifth-year option on DE Micah Parsons

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The Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on defensive end Micah Parsons on Wednesday.

The move will keep Parsons under contract through the 2025 season. It will pay him $21.32 million in 2025, barring a long-term deal with the Cowboys, a number determined by where he played the most snaps in 2023, which was DE. Parsons will earn $2.99 million this season.

Parsons has 40.5 sacks in three seasons, including a career-best 14 in 2023. He’s a three-time Pro Bowl player and two-time All-Pro. He was also the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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