Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons has not been present for any of the team's voluntary organized team activities the last couple weeks. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Parsons was "in really good shape" but that there is "work to do" with a new defense he will have to catch up on. McCarthy thinks Parsons' next step is to take on more of a leadership role with the younger players and said Parsons' absence at OTAs was a missed opportunity to do that. The Cowboys are in a bit of a transition on defense in 2024 after seeing defensive coordinator Dan Quinn leave to the take the head-coaching job with the division-rival Washington Commanders. Despite not being at OTAs, the 25-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2021 out of Penn State is an elite pass-rusher and will be expensive in IDP fantasy leagues as one of the first defensive players off the board.
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons was not at organized team activities on Monday but said that he will be back for in-house and national media responsibilities next Tuesday, May 28, and for mandatory minicamp next month. This week's workouts are voluntary, and Parsons is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, so without a long-term contract extension, he's going to train on his own for now. As things stand now, it doesn't sound like the 24-year-old defensive star is contemplating a holdout this summer. Parsons has made the Pro Bowl in each of his three NFL seasons and was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. As long as he's healthy, Parsons is one of the most productive pass-rushers for IDP fantasy managers. He has 40.5 sacks in just three seasons with Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys officially picked up hybrid defensive end Micah Parsons' fifth-year option for the 2025 season on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the move. Parsons' salary is worth $21.32 million as a defensive end, which is the position at which he played the majority of his snaps in 2023. The 24-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2021 out of Penn State has been a beast rushing the passer so far in his first three NFL seasons. He's made the Pro Bowl in all three seasons and has a total of 213 tackles (142 solo), 40.5 sacks, 51 tackles for loss, 89 QB hits, eight passes defended, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) in 50 regular-season starts. Parsons had 64 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks in 2023 and will once again be a highly coveted pass-rusher in IDP fantasy formats this fall.
Cowboys Picking Up Micah Parsons' Fifth-Year Option
The Dallas Cowboys have picked up All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons' fifth-year option as a defensive end, even though he's listed as a pass-rushing linebacker on the team's depth charts. As a result, Parsons will earn $21.32 million in 2025 as a defensive end, instead of the $24 million he would have been paid if he had been tagged as a linebacker. The 24-year-old former first-round pick in 2021 out of Penn State has been a Pro Bowler in each of his first three NFL seasons and had another big year in 2023, recording 64 tackles (36 solo), a career-high 14 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 33 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 17 regular-season starts. The former Defensive Rookie of the Year finished as the No. 10 defensive lineman in IDP fantasy formats and should once again be targeted as a starting defensive lineman in those formats this fall.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (illness) will play in Sunday's NFC East showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old was under the weather. But he's good to go, which was expected all along. Parsons has 11.5 sacks this year, so his presence isn't good news for Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Eagles' offense. Of course, IDP managers should keep the 2021 No. 12 overall pick starting in all formats.
Micah Parsons Expected To Play Despite Battling The Flu
Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons (illness) is believed to be battling the flu, according to a source. The Cowboys have added Parsons to the Week 14 injury report, but he's expected to play on Sunday night in the big divisional showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher could be at less than 100 percent on Sunday evening while being under the weather, but it doesn't mean he won't have a big impact on the game. In 12 games for Dallas this year, Parsons has caused havoc with 42 tackles, 11.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for Dallas' defense. The Cowboys' defense/special teams faces a tough task against the Eagles offense in Week 14, but Parsons needs to remain in starting IDP lineups despite his illness.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (illness) was added to the Week 13 injury report on Tuesday after he was unable to practice due to an illness. The Cowboys play on Thursday night for the second straight week against the Seattle Seahawks. We'll keep a close eye on Parsons' status for this week's game, but he's likely to suit up. The 24-year-old former Defensive Rookie of the Year continues to be a disruptive pass-rushing force in his third NFL season, as he currently has 11.5 sacks, 40 tackles (22 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 23 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery through 11 games. The two-time All-Pro is a must-start in all IDP fantasy leagues if he's active. Check back on Wednesday to see if he's cleared from the final injury report for Thursday's game.
Micah Parsons Not On The Injury Report, Will Play On SNF
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) has been removed from the team's injury report and will play on Sunday Night Football. Parsons, who got in a pair of limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday, practiced fully on Friday and was never really in danger of missing Sunday's pivotal matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. He briefly exited last Sunday's win over the New England Patriots with a knee issue but didn't miss much time. The dynamic 24-year-old already has four sacks and a forced fumble through four games this season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he's not very concerned after the team evaluated star pass-rusher Micah Parsons' ankle injury. There's a chance Parsons is limited in practice on Wednesday, but he's fully expected to play in a Week 5 showdown against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old All-Pro linebacker/defensive end had his ankle roll up on him in the Week 4 blowout win over the New England Patriots, but he still finished the contest with five tackles (two solo) and his fourth sack of the season on Sunday. Parsons also forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in the game. We'll keep a close eye on his status heading into this weekend, but if he's active, he's a must-start in IDP fantasy leagues.
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons looks to continue raining destruction on opposing offenses against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Parsons has already made 3.0 sacks, six QB hits, one forced fumble, one pass defense, and one fumble recovery in two weeks. The Cardinals are an extremely weak team on paper. Their offensive line was picked as one of the bottom few by most preseason rankers. But so far, they have been merely mediocre, not terrible, on the field. They are allowing sacks at a rate of 4.6%, the 12th-lowest. Parsons is a must-start every week, but he might not have as big a week as expected.
