Timothy Rapp@@TRappaRTTwitter LogoFeatured Columnist IVDecember 10, 2023
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Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons is apparently “fighting the influenza,” according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, however he is still anticipated to bet the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
The match is a vital one in between 2 groups fighting for the NFC East crown, and Parsons– who has 11.5 sacks this season– has actually emerged in current seasons as Dallas’ crucial and impactful protective gamer.
Lots of people anticipated the Cowboys to attend to the cornerback position with their first-round choice in the 2021 NFL draft, however when the leading 2 potential customers at the position– Jaycee Horn (No. 8 total to the Carolina Panthers) and Patrick Surtain II (No. 9 total to the Denver Broncos)– were off the board, they were required to enter a various instructions.
Dallas stayed with the protective side of the ball and chosen Parsons. In an offseason that saw Sean Lee retire, the choice dealt with a requirement and did so with an extremely athletic and skilled alternative.
The Cowboys instantly prepared to utilize him in a designated pass-rusher function.
“Just developing havoc,