The Dallas Cowboys secured a hard-fought win over the New York Giants on Thursday night, but it came at a significant cost. Star pass rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons both sustained injuries during the game. Lawrence exited in the third quarter with a foot injury, while Parsons suffered a high-ankle sprain, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy gave an update on Friday, stating that both injuries were more severe than initially expected. McCarthy noted that Lawrence’s injury was worse than Parsons’, and although no specific recovery timeline was provided, second opinions would be sought for both players.
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The injuries to DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons are especially frustrating for a Cowboys defense that delivered their best performance of the season against the Giants on Thursday night.
The Cowboys’ defense was under heavy scrutiny heading into the Week 4 matchup, having allowed a combined 72 points in back-to-back losses.
Lawrence has recorded 14 total tackles, three sacks, and four tackles for loss so far this season, while Parsons has contributed 14 total tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss.
