2024 Defense Stats
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43
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Big finish to 2024 season
Parsons recorded four tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year linebacker put an exclamation mark at the end of another impressive season. Despite missing four games due to a high-ankle sprain, Parsons still finished the year with 12.0 sacks in 13 appearances, the fourth straight campaign in which he's racked up a dozen sacks or more. Hall of Famer Reggie White is the only other player in NFL history to start his career with four straight seasons of 12-plus sacks. Parsons is heading into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, and getting him signed to an extension likely will be the Cowboys' top priority this offseason.
The fourth-year linebacker put an exclamation mark at the end of another impressive season. Despite missing four games due to a high-ankle sprain, Parsons still finished the year with 12.0 sacks in 13 appearances, the fourth straight campaign in which he's racked up a dozen sacks or more. Hall of Famer Reggie White is the only other player in NFL history to start his career with four straight seasons of 12-plus sacks. Parsons is heading into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, and getting him signed to an extension likely will be the Cowboys' top priority this offseason.
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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
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Since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons has emerged as one of the most dynamic defensive players in the league, racking up 26.5 sacks in his first 33 games for Dallas without even being a full-time pass rusher. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn sees the value in keeping offenses guessing by lining Parsons up all over the formation and using him in different roles, and while that makes the 24-year-old's ultimate statistical output tough to predict, his main job for the Cowboys will still be to terrorize quarterbacks.
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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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Working through wrist injury
Parsons (wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Notches another sack in Week 16
Parsons posted five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble Sunday in a 26-24 win against Tampa Bay.
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Playing Sunday night
Parsons (illness) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely to play Sunday
Parsons (illness), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, is considered likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Hoping to get deal in place early
Parsons would like to work out a contract extension with the Cowboys before the new league year starts in March, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Star players have typically soaked owner/GM Jerry Jones for every possible dollar by dragging out contract negotiations until the very last minute, with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliott all notably cashing in with this tactic in recent years. Parsons appears to be taking a different approach, indicating he'd like his contract situation settled early so the team knows where it stands relative to the cap ahead of free agency. "I want to be back with this team," Parsons said last week. "This offseason, I want to be here. I want to get these guys right. I want to take big steps, so hopefully it can be done sooner than later so we can attack the offseason." Without an extension, the star pass rusher is set to make $21.4 million in 2025 on the fifth year of his rookie contract. He also suggested he doesn't feel he needs to be paid at the absolute top of the market, which is currently set by the $34 million per year Nick Bosa is getting from the 49ers.
Star players have typically soaked owner/GM Jerry Jones for every possible dollar by dragging out contract negotiations until the very last minute, with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliott all notably cashing in with this tactic in recent years. Parsons appears to be taking a different approach, indicating he'd like his contract situation settled early so the team knows where it stands relative to the cap ahead of free agency. "I want to be back with this team," Parsons said last week. "This offseason, I want to be here. I want to get these guys right. I want to take big steps, so hopefully it can be done sooner than later so we can attack the offseason." Without an extension, the star pass rusher is set to make $21.4 million in 2025 on the fifth year of his rookie contract. He also suggested he doesn't feel he needs to be paid at the absolute top of the market, which is currently set by the $34 million per year Nick Bosa is getting from the 49ers.