Micah Parsons believes Cowboys have talent to improve despite early loss

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Micah Parsons believes Cowboys have talent to improve despite early loss
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Micah Parsons, a former Cowboys player now with the Green Bay Packers, expressed confidence in the Dallas Cowboys during a podcast episode. Following their 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, Parsons dismissed concerns about the Cowboys potentially missing the playoffs in 2026 as an "overreaction." He emphasized that there is plenty of time left in the season, noting that the team still needs to adjust with new players and a new defensive coordinator. Parsons mentioned specific issues from the game, including the team's struggle with ball possession in the second half and ineffective plays from certain players. He remains focused on his recovery from an ACL injury while keeping track of the Cowboys’ performance this season.

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  • Micah Parsons criticized early playoff concerns about the Cowboys.
  • Dallas lost to the New York Giants 28-20 in Week 1.
  • Parsons highlighted the impact of new players and coaching.
  • He noted the importance of player performance and ball possession.
  • Parsons is recovering from an ACL injury while monitoring the Cowboys.
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  • 5:01 AMYahoo SportsFormer Cowboys star Micah Parsons: Dallas has 'too much talent' not to progress
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When asked if he thought Dallas would miss the playoffs in 2026, Parsons called the idea an "overreaction."

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