Micah Parsons Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys off-the-ball linebacker Micah Parsons is expected to play defensive end against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Parsons actually played defensive end in high school and it's his natural position. The reason for the move is that the Cowboys will be without their best pass-rusher, DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), for the foreseeable future. The team also remains without Randy Gregory, who is on the COVID-19 list. Leighton Vander Esch should now stay on the field in all packages alongside Keanu Neal, who could play added snaps at safety this week. In turn, it should lead to more defensive snaps for Jaylon Smith. It's a move that could work out well for Dallas in Lawrence's absence, but fantasy managers shouldn't be looking to start the Cowboys defense/special teams against a strong Chargers offense.

Sep. 19th • 11:17 AM

The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round linebacker Micah Parsons to his fully guaranteed four-year rookie deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The Cowboys selected Parsons 12th overall in this year's NFL draft out of Penn State. With Sean Lee retiring and Leighton Vander Esch unable to stay healthy, Parsons will become an immediate starter in Dallas' new-look defense in 2021 under former Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn. Parsons is extremely athletic and versatile, but he'll need to improve on his ability to diagnose plays at the next level. The 22-year-old will be given plenty of opportunities to get after the opposing quarterback. Parsons is more of an edge-rushing linebacker than a coverage linebacker as he enters the NFL.

Jun. 9th • 3:58 PM