Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 8/9/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
43
SACKS
12.0
INT
0
FF
2
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $17.08 million contract with the Cowboys in June of 2021. Cowboys exercised $21.32 million team option for 2025 in April of 2024.
Dealing with back issue
Parsons didn't participate in Tuesday's practice due to a back injury, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Brian Schottenheimer told Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram before Tuesday's session that Parsons was in line to take part in drills, but that didn't come to pass. Speaking to the media afterward, the star edge rusher used the injury to dismiss talk of a "hold-in", but he is seeking a contract extension heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Parsons has been supremely productive in his first four years as a pro, recording at least 12.0 sacks every season and missing just five games overall, four of them in 2024.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer told Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram before Tuesday's session that Parsons was in line to take part in drills, but that didn't come to pass. Speaking to the media afterward, the star edge rusher used the injury to dismiss talk of a "hold-in", but he is seeking a contract extension heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Parsons has been supremely productive in his first four years as a pro, recording at least 12.0 sacks every season and missing just five games overall, four of them in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do Micah Parsons' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
31.50 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Parsons set a new career high with 14.0 sacks last year, but he's been arguably the most consistent pass rusher in the NFL since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, producing 13.0 sacks as a rookie and 13.5 in 2022. Former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn lined him up all over the field looking for mismatches, but it's not yet clear how new DC Mike Zimmer plans to deploy Parsons, or whether the scheme change will have an impact on his numbers. The 25-year-old edge rusher's elite athleticism should allow him to thrive no matter how he's used, however.
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Present at training camp
Parsons is present to begin training camp Tuesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Will report to training camp
Parsons will report for the start of Cowboys training camp despite not having a long-term contract extension in place, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
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Present for voluntary workouts
Parsons is present for the start of the Cowboys' voluntary offseason workout program Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Big finish to 2024 season
Parsons recorded four tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.
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Past wrist issue
Parsons (wrist) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Still hoping for deal before camp
Parsons remains optimistic he'll work out a contract extension with the Cowboys before training camp begins, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports. "I'm pretty hopeful," Parsons said while attending minicamp. "I'm still hanging tight. I understand it's up to [owner/GM Jerry Jones] and he gives the green light on everything. So hopefully something's done by next month."
ANALYSIS
The market for elite edge rushers got reset this spring, as Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million deal with the Browns in March, and the Raiders' Maxx Crosby and the Texans' Danielle Hunter also inked new contracts with AAVs of $35 million or more. Parsons' production since entering the league in 2021 matches up with anyone's, as he's recorded at least 12.0 sacks in all four of his campaigns with Dallas. The 26-year-old indicated that whether he'd signed a new contract or not, he would still attend the start of training camp in July, although he wouldn't go so far as to say he would participate in practice without an extension.
The market for elite edge rushers got reset this spring, as Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million deal with the Browns in March, and the Raiders' Maxx Crosby and the Texans' Danielle Hunter also inked new contracts with AAVs of $35 million or more. Parsons' production since entering the league in 2021 matches up with anyone's, as he's recorded at least 12.0 sacks in all four of his campaigns with Dallas. The 26-year-old indicated that whether he'd signed a new contract or not, he would still attend the start of training camp in July, although he wouldn't go so far as to say he would participate in practice without an extension.