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FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) losing both three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons (high ankle sprain) and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (Lisfranc/mid-foot sprain) in their 20-15 road win at the New York Giants is nothing short of “tragic” in the words of Parsons himself.
Lawrence was placed on injured reserve this week, and Parsons was told by Cowboys head athletic trainer Jim Maurer “‘yeah, you’re probably not going to be able to go [in Week 5].'”
“It’s definitely tragic because like obviously I never want to see me and Law out at the same time,” Parsons said on Monday. “It’s just all part of the test, man. It just gives more room for these guys that’s coming and playing a lot more time to get ready. Honestly, it’s not like a terrible thing. You these guys to be ready, so when we get late in the season, these guys will be prepared to go through it. They got the experience and keep getting better and better.”
“Those are two dynamic guys,” Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said on Monday. “Good leaders, good team guys. “We’ll have to make some adjustments and see how it goes.”
Head coach Mike McCarthy did his best to spin their on-field absences as “a great opportunity” to showcase the depth and fight that Dallas has.
“It’s a great opportunity for the others. It’s very apparent,” McCarthy said on Wednesday. “You walk into your team meeting, and you got DLaw and Micah sitting in the front row because of the injuries that they’re dealing with. It is a great opportunity for others. We’re excited about it. We took a step in New York, had a chance to catch our breath. Obviously injuries are part of it. You never want to lose any of your guys, especially top guys. This is a great opportunity to show the quality of our football team. We’re excited about this. They’re still a big part of our team. That hasn’t changed. They’re still here…
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-10-03 00:18:32
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