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After finishing up the preseason, head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys will be locked in as they look towards a divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.
Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense will be preparing to take on one of the toughest defenses in the league, but the defensive side of the ball is in question.
After linebacker Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys and sat out all of the preseason looking for a contract extension, his Week 1 status is in question.
Brian Schottenheimer reveals Micah Parsons could miss Cowboys' season opener
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There's no certainty on whether or not Micah Parsons and the Cowboys will get the contract dispute organized before the start of the regular season, and the holdout has extended to just a few days before the regular season opener.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that the three-time All-Pro linebacker hasn't yet assured the team he will play in the Sept. 4 game against the Eagles, but he "feels good about Parsons playing."
> Schottenheimer: Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons hasn't given assurance that he'll play Week 1.
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> Schottenheimer still feels good about Parsons playing.
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Parsons, 26, is a pivotal piece of the Dallas Cowboys' defense, and it would be a huge detriment to the team if he doesn't suit up in Week 1.
Since being drafted by the Cowboys with the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons has tallied 256 tackles, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries in 63 games played.
As he's been sitting out of practice and hasn't suited up for any of the Cowboys' three preseason games, he's looking to get a contract extension. Most likely something similar to other pass-rushers that got paid this offseason.
If a deal does take place before the Week 1 game, expect it to look similar to players like the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt ($41 million annually), or the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett ($40 million annually).