Final injury updates for the two defensive All-Pros for the Cowboys
For Sunday afternoon’s game against the Atlanta Falcons (5-3), the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) were hopeful that their two injured All-Pros would offer much-needed reinforcements. Unfortunately, the defense will still be terribly undermanned when the club plays in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, both cornerback DaRon Bland and pass-rusher Micah Parsons will not play in Week 9.
For the Past few weeks, Parsons has been out due to a high-ankle sprain. Even although it was quite expensive, his absence was anticipated as he did not summarize practice. Bland is also not prepared to return to action, even though he was activated off the injured list earlier in the week. The 2023 interceptions leader, who also holds the record for the most pick-sixes in a season (five), has not yet made his debut after suffering a stress fracture in his foot during training camp.
Mike Zimmer’s defense greatly depends on both of these standout players. In each of his first three seasons in Dallas, Parsons recorded at least 13 sacks, and when he returns to the field, he can undoubtedly have bad games. The struggling secondary, which recently became even more thin after thethe Trevon Diggs Trevon Diggsnews , can be relieved by Bland. injury news, can be relieved by Bland.
This bunch may be fiercely vying for one of the final playoff spots after straying into largely uncharted territory.Will the Cowboys make it?
The Cowboys need to figure out how to survive until these players come back. But is that feasible? bunch may be fiercely vying for one of the final playoff spots after straying into largely uncharted territory. Jerry Jones is undoubtedly having some sleepless nights as a result of this situation.
Since Mike McCarthy became its head coach in 2020, Dallas has been a mainstay of regular season consistency; however, as the 2024–25season approaches the halfway point, the team is in a precarious position. Without Parsons, the difficulties have gotten worse since Week 2. By depending on its talented personnel, America’s Team can occasionally overcome the problems that plague it. The Cowboys do not now enjoy that privilege.
They must rely on Dak Prescott and the offense to defeatthe Falcons without Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, and maybe Trevon Diggs. Dallas is just not the same when its identity is linked to the passing offense rather than the defense, as many have argued in light of the veteran quarterback’s lackluster MVP runner-up credentials this season.
But in Sunday’s matchup with the Falcons, the Cowboys are forced to rely on Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and the rest of the offense. The action begins at 1 pm ET.