Doug Mann
2 min read • September 27, 2024
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The Dallas Cowboys secured a hard-fought 20-15 victory over the New York Giants in Thursday Night Football of NFL Week 4. However, the win came at a significant cost, as the Cowboys saw two of their most crucial defensive players, Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, left the game with injuries.
During the game, linebacker Micah Parsons suffered a left high ankle injury and was carted off the field. The injury occurred in the second half, forcing Parsons to miss the remainder of the contest. Despite initial concerns, Parsons' X-rays were reported as negative, ruling out a fracture.
The Cowboys' star pass-rusher is set to undergo an MRI to further assess the extent of the injury. A significant sprain would likely be a multi-week absence, and a mild sprain would likely mean his Week 5 availability is in question, even with the additional few days rest.
The high-ankle sprain is similar to that suffered by Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, who has recently been limited in his snap-count and performance due to the injury.
DeMarcus Lawrence, the Cowboys' defensive end, also exited the game prematurely after sustaining an injury to his right foot. His official status remains uncertain as the team awaits additional evaluations, including an MRI.
However, by in-game video, we expect Lawrence to miss multiple weeks with the right foot injury. While the exact injury hasn't been said by the team, we have concern for this being a Lisfranc injury which will likely lead to a multi-week absence.
Losing Parsons and Lawrence could significantly impact the Cowboys' defense, which has been a dominant force this season. Both players are critical to the team's pass rush, and either of them missing would likely create vulnerabilities in the upcoming games.
Stay tuned for updates at Sports Injury Central as the Cowboys await the results of the MRIs on their two defensive leaders. Sign up for a free account here to get the latest insights from our team of injury experts.
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Written by Doug Mann
