Posted on Nov 09

Micah Parsons set to return for Cowboys' defense against Eagles, Coach McCarthy praises his competitiveness

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Micah Parsons set to make his return to the Cowboys' defense after recovering from an ankle sprain.

Why it matters: Parsons' return provides a significant boost to the Cowboys' defense, particularly in generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Despite missing the past four games, Parsons leads the team in quarterback pressures with 21.
He is only two sacks behind DeMarcus Lawrence, the team's leader in that category.

What's new: After participating in limited practices throughout the week, Parsons has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Yes, but: The Cowboys plan to monitor Parsons' workload during the game to ensure his full recovery and prevent any potential re-injury.

Parsons played in 85% of defensive snaps in the first four games of the season, showcasing his importance to the team's defense.
He recorded 18 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass deflection during that time.

What to watch: Keep an eye on Parsons' impact on the field, especially in pressuring the opposing quarterback and disrupting the passing game.

Coach McCarthy on Parsons: Praising Parsons' competitiveness and talent, Coach Mike McCarthy described him as one of the most competitive individuals he has encountered in the business.

McCarthy expects nothing less than a strong performance from Parsons, given his mindset and determination.

The bottom line: With Parsons back in action, the Cowboys' defense gains a valuable playmaker who can contribute significantly to pressuring quarterbacks and making crucial defensive plays.

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Micah Parsons set to return for Cowboys' defense against Eagles, Coach McCarthy praises his competitiveness

Micah Parsons set to make his return to the Cowboys' defense after recovering from an ankle sprain.

Why it matters: Parsons' return provides a significant boost to the Cowboys' defense, particularly in generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Despite missing the past four games, Parsons leads the team in quarterback pressures with 21.

He is only two sacks behind DeMarcus Lawrence, the team's leader in that category.

What's new: After participating in limited practices throughout the week, Parsons has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Yes, but: The Cowboys plan to monitor Parsons' workload during the game to ensure his full recovery and prevent any potential re-injury.

Parsons played in 85% of defensive snaps in the first four games of the season, showcasing his importance to the team's defense.

He recorded 18 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass deflection during that time.

What to watch: Keep an eye on Parsons' impact on the field, especially in pressuring the opposing quarterback and disrupting the passing game.

Coach McCarthy on Parsons: Praising Parsons' competitiveness and talent, Coach Mike McCarthy described him as one of the most competitive individuals he has encountered in the business.

McCarthy expects nothing less than a strong performance from Parsons, given his mindset and determination.

The bottom line: With Parsons back in action, the Cowboys' defense gains a valuable playmaker who can contribute significantly to pressuring quarterbacks and making crucial defensive plays.