Micah Parsons
25-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
64
SACKS
14.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Parsons set a new career high with 14.0 sacks last year, but he's been arguably the most consistent pass rusher in the NFL since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, producing 13.0 sacks as a rookie and 13.5 in 2022. Former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn lined him up all over the field looking for mismatches, but it's not yet clear how new DC Mike Zimmer plans to deploy Parsons, or whether the scheme change will have an impact on his numbers. The 25-year-old edge rusher's elite athleticism should allow him to thrive no matter how he's used, however. Read Past Outlooks
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Contract option picked up
The Cowboys exercised the fifth-year team option on Parsons' rookie contract Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Gehlken, the star edge rusher will earn $21.32 million in 2025, but that salary may only serve as a placeholder before Parsons and the Cowboys are able to work out what's expected to be a lavish long-term deal. The 24-year-old is coming off another productive effort with the Cowboys in 2023, as he racked up 64 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks in 17 regular-season outings.
Per Gehlken, the star edge rusher will earn $21.32 million in 2025, but that salary may only serve as a placeholder before Parsons and the Cowboys are able to work out what's expected to be a lavish long-term deal. The 24-year-old is coming off another productive effort with the Cowboys in 2023, as he racked up 64 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks in 17 regular-season outings.
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Measurables Review
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How do Micah Parsons' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
31.50 in
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Opted for extra rest
Parsons explained that he wanted extra time to rest his body, which is why he skipped OTAs earlier this offseason, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Parsons is seeking a new contract from the Cowboys, which undoubtedly played a role in his absence. However, he also provided a more detailed response to defend his decision to stay away from team activities, citing his relatively small stature for his position and his desire to let his body heal. While coach Mike McCarthy called Parsons' absence a missed opportunity to learn new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's defense, Parsons was unconcerned and said he'd have plenty of time to gel with the defensive unit during training camp.
Parsons is seeking a new contract from the Cowboys, which undoubtedly played a role in his absence. However, he also provided a more detailed response to defend his decision to stay away from team activities, citing his relatively small stature for his position and his desire to let his body heal. While coach Mike McCarthy called Parsons' absence a missed opportunity to learn new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's defense, Parsons was unconcerned and said he'd have plenty of time to gel with the defensive unit during training camp.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons has emerged as one of the most dynamic defensive players in the league, racking up 26.5 sacks in his first 33 games for Dallas without even being a full-time pass rusher. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn sees the value in keeping offenses guessing by lining Parsons up all over the formation and using him in different roles, and while that makes the 24-year-old's ultimate statistical output tough to predict, his main job for the Cowboys will still be to terrorize quarterbacks.
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Another big season
Parsons recorded 64 tackles (36 solo) including 14.0 sacks with two passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
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New career high in sacks
Parsons recorded five tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
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Six tackles in win
Parsons finished Saturday's 20-19 win over the Lions with six tackles (five solo).
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Seven tackles in loss
Parsons recorded seven tackles (two solo), including a half-sack, in Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins.
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Full participant in practice
Parsons (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday after being listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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