FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons will return to the Dallas Cowboys’ defense on Sunday against Philadelphia, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Parsons missed the last four games with a sprained left ankle suffered in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ Week 4 victory against the New York Giants. He was able to participate in three practices during the week on a limited basis and was officially listed as questionable.
Despite the extended absence, Parsons still leads the Cowboys in quarterback pressures (21) and is two behind the team leader in sacks, currently held by DeMarcus Lawrence with three. Lawrence, with a midfoot sprain, has also missed the last four games.
Asked Wednesday if he would see a full amount of snaps if he were active Sunday, Parsons said: “Once I’m playing, I’m playing. That’s just the competitor in me. I got hit a lot and I’m like once I I’m competing, I’m competing. It’s hard to control that.”
However, the Cowboys are expected to keep a close eye on their work during the game. Parsons played 85% of the defensive snaps in the first four games of the season. He was credited with 18 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass deflection.
“I wouldn’t expect anything less from Micah,” coach Mike McCarthy said Friday. “That’s the way he thinks about everything. Not only is he an extremely talented football player, but he’s the most competitive individual I’ve ever met in this business.”
