Marist Liufau: Key Impact of Micah Parsons' Ankle Injury on Cowboys vs. Steelers
Parsons' Injury Implications for the Cowboys
For the first time since donning a football helmet, Micah Parsons will sit out a game due to an injury. Officially out for the Dallas Cowboys’ Sunday night showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Parsons suffered a high ankle sprain during a Week 4 victory over the New York Giants. Through the first four games, Parsons had recorded 14 tackles, a sack, and a team-leading six QB hits.
Career Milestone and Defensive Struggles
The Penn State standout, picked 12th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has never missed a game due to injury at any level. However, with Parsons sidelined, it poses a critical setback for the Cowboys’ defense, already struggling with a 27th place rank in points allowed.
- Impact on Defense:
- Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence is also out with a foot injury.
- Trevon Diggs is questionable to play due to an ankle issue.
As the Cowboys prepare to meet the Steelers (3-1) with a 2-2 record, they will significantly feel Parsons' absence on defense.
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