Cowboys Rule Out Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland

The Dallas Cowboys will be without star pass rusher Micah Parsons and All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers. This marks Parsons' third consecutive missed game due to a high ankle sprain, while Bland, recovering from foot surgery, has yet to make his season debut. Their absence continues to strain the Cowboys' defensive lineup, which will also be missing DeMarcus Lawrence, who is on injured reserve. Additionally, linebacker Eric Kendricks and rookie cornerback Caelen Carson are listed as questionable due to shoulder injuries. The Cowboys, currently at 3-3, are struggling with both injuries and poor performance, ranking last in rushing defense and allowing an average of 28 points per game. Team owner Jerry Jones expressed frustration over recent execution issues, while head coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged the need for improvement.