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43
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Parsons entered training camp patiently waiting for Jerry Jones to finally sit down and hammer out a massive contract extension, but there's some question that he'll be on the field Week 1 considering he has yet to practice and the two sides haven't made inroads on negotiations. The 26-year-old is arguably the most dangerous quarterback hunter in the league, recording at least 12.0 sacks in all four of his NFL seasons. Parsons will face a bit of a headwind from his new scheme, as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus hasn't generally overseen dominant pass rushes, but Parsons' elite athleticism and talent are more than enough for him to make an impact in any defense. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $17.08 million contract with the Cowboys in June of 2021. Cowboys exercised $21.32 million team option for 2025 in April of 2024.
Back no longer an issue
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated Tuesday that Parsons would be considered medically cleared to practice, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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The 'would be' is doing a lot of work in that statement, as Parsons likely isn't going to show up for practice to confirm it while he remains in a contract dispute with the team. It's another sign that the star edge rusher's health isn't the thing keeping him off the field, however. Schottenheimer, as well as teammates like Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs, still seem confident that a deal will get worked out and Parsons will be in the lineup for a season-opening tilt against the Eagles, but without any practice time ahead of Week 1, his workload could be limited out of the gate. "Do I think he would play 75 plays and every play? Probably not," Schottenheimer said Tuesday. "I don't think that that's [realistic]. But I do think that he can be very disruptive like we all know."
The 'would be' is doing a lot of work in that statement, as Parsons likely isn't going to show up for practice to confirm it while he remains in a contract dispute with the team. It's another sign that the star edge rusher's health isn't the thing keeping him off the field, however. Schottenheimer, as well as teammates like Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs, still seem confident that a deal will get worked out and Parsons will be in the lineup for a season-opening tilt against the Eagles, but without any practice time ahead of Week 1, his workload could be limited out of the gate. "Do I think he would play 75 plays and every play? Probably not," Schottenheimer said Tuesday. "I don't think that that's [realistic]. But I do think that he can be very disruptive like we all know."
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How do Micah Parsons' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
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Parsons set a new career high with 14.0 sacks last year, but he's been arguably the most consistent pass rusher in the NFL since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, producing 13.0 sacks as a rookie and 13.5 in 2022. Former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn lined him up all over the field looking for mismatches, but it's not yet clear how new DC Mike Zimmer plans to deploy Parsons, or whether the scheme change will have an impact on his numbers. The 25-year-old edge rusher's elite athleticism should allow him to thrive no matter how he's used, however.
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Clean MRI results for back issue
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Saturday that Parsons recently underwent an MRI on his back and that the results "came back pretty clean," Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Expected to play Week 1
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said, "I feel good about that, yeah," when asked Wednesday whether he expects Parsons (back) to suit up Week 1 against the Eagles, with or without a new deal, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Day-to-day due to back injury
Parsons (back) is day-to-day, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Misses practice
Parsons (back) wasn't on the practice field Thursday, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.
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Availability uncertain
Parsons (back/contract) is uncertain to play Week 1 against the Eagles, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Won't have full snap count
If Parsons plays in Week 1 against the Eagles, he will not have a full snap count, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke to the media Tuesday and stated he was optimistic that Parsons would practice with the team Thursday to begin Week 1 prep. Even if the star edge rusher practices fully for the first time this summer, he isn't likely to have a full snap count in the season opener. Schottenheimer noted that Parsons could still make a big impact in a limited role and that being around the team has helped him, even if he hasn't fully participated.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke to the media Tuesday and stated he was optimistic that Parsons would practice with the team Thursday to begin Week 1 prep. Even if the star edge rusher practices fully for the first time this summer, he isn't likely to have a full snap count in the season opener. Schottenheimer noted that Parsons could still make a big impact in a limited role and that being around the team has helped him, even if he hasn't fully participated.