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Oh dear. “Mike can leave and go wherever he wants,” Parsons continued. “Guys I kind of feel bad for (are) guys like Zack Martin and guys who might be on their last year or on their way out. ... You want to win games & do great things with those types of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did.” Tell us how you really feel, Micah. If a star player is publicly sharing this type of sentiment, it is fair to say McCarthy has likely already lost the locker room. We expect his tenure with the Cowboys to conclude by the end of the season, at the latest.

After missing four games with a high-ankle sprain, Parsons is set to return to the Cowboys in a pivotal Week 10 matchup against the Eagles. Sitting on a 3-5 record, Dallas’ season is already on the brink of disaster. Parson’s return is welcomed by a defense that’s been among the worst in the league for much of this season. While Parsons is active, the Cowboys declared QB Dak Prescott, OT Tyler Guyton, RB Deuce Vaughn, WR Jonathan Mingo, CB DaRon Bland, S Juanyeh Thomas, and DE K.J. Henry inactive for Sunday’s game.

Parsons has missed the previous four games after suffering an ankle injury in the team’s Week 4 game against the Giants, boosting a Dallas pass rush that has maintained a high pressure rate in his absence. Parsons logged a week of limited sessions with his repetitions capped, meaning he might not immediately see a similar snap rate to the one he left behind prior to injury.

Parsons returned to practice earlier this week but never got in a full session. He has been out with the ankle injury since Week 4. With Dak Prescott on injured reserve, the Cowboys’ season is functionally over, so there’s no reason to hurry the star pass-rusher back into the lineup. Parsons is a true game-time call for Week 10.

Parsons did not practice at all last week before being ruled out, so this is a major step in the right direction. He has missed four games while nursing the ankle injury he suffered in Week 4. His return will be a boon for the Dallas defense but appears to be too little too late for the team as a whole. With Dak Prescott on injured reserve, Dallas’s season is on life support heading into Week 10 versus the Eagles.

Parsons has missed the Cowboys’ last four games while recovering from a high-ankle sprain but appears set to return for Week 10 against the Eagles. This announcement comes just hours after it was revealed Dak Prescott (hamstring) would miss several weeks, which could make things tough for the 3-5 Cowboys. Parsons has totaled 14 tackles and one sack in the four games he’s appeared in this season. The Cowboys are currently allowing the second-most points per game (28.1) and the sixth-most yards per game (364.8), so Parsons’ return will be a welcomed one as Dallas looks to save its season.

McCarthy didn’t officially rule out Parsons, but it’s obvious where this one is headed. Parsons did not practice Wednesday and Thursday and worked exclusively with the rehab group on Friday, unable to participate in the walkthrough. The star pass-rusher will miss his fourth-straight game due to his high-ankle sprain and will now target Week 10’s game against the Eagles as a potential return date.

Parsons remains out while nursing the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 4. Linebacker Eric Kendricks is listed as questionable after being limited in practice throughout the week. With DaRon Bland still out, Dallas’s defense will remain short-staffed for a crucial matchup with the 49ers.

Parsons injured his ankle in Week 4 and has not been able to play since. A non-participation status is a little concerning, especially since the Cowboys are just coming out of a bye week. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Parsons will be a game-time decisions against the 49ers for Week 8, but his return may be leaning closer to Week 9 if he cannot practice. CB DaRon Bland (foot) also did not practice with his 21-day activation window open.

Parsons has been sidelined for the past two games with a serious ankle injury. If he suits up against the Niners, Parsons could be used on a rotational basis before he gets a full complement of snaps in Week 9 or beyond. The Cowboys, allowing the NFL’s third highest EPA per play this season, desperately need Parsons back if they have any chance of slowing down the 49ers offense.