Parsons Returns as Packers, Cowboys Battle Injuries

Micah Parsons, recently traded from the Cowboys to the Packers, will return to Dallas on Sunday in a high‑profile Week 4 matchup, and Green Bay plans to move him around the front and increase his snap count. The Packers enter the game thin up front after right tackle Zach Tom, left guard Aaron Banks and rookie Anthony Belton missed practice this week, forcing new alignments along the offensive line. Dallas also has front- and skill‑position issues: center Cooper Beebe is on injured reserve, right guard Tyler Booker is out with an ankle, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was limited in practice with an ankle issue. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly questioned Parsons’ run defense and urged a heavier emphasis on the run to blunt his impact. Whichever team can field healthier linemen and better protect (or pressure) the quarterback will likely decide the game. Friday’s injury reports and pregame decisions will be critical to final lineups and snap counts.