Micah Parsons is back on the field for the Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles, making his return after an ankle injury

Matthew Stafford and Micah Parsons in the NFL drills

Micah Parsons is back for the Dallas Cowboys in their game against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending his four-game absence due to a high ankle sprain.

This was the first time Parsons, a two-time All-Pro, missed a game because of an injury in his four seasons. The Cowboys are on a three-game losing streak heading into Sunday’s matchup, while the Eagles have won four games in a row.

Philadelphia tight end Dallas Goedert is also active after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

Quarterback Dak Prescott is out with a torn hamstring and might need season-ending surgery. Cooper Rush will start in his place. Rush filled in for an injured Prescott two years ago, going 4-1.

Micah Parsons
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Dallas left tackle Tyler Guyton is inactive with a neck issue that has been bothering him for several weeks.

The Cowboys are still without cornerback DaRon Bland, who had surgery for a stress fracture in his foot late in the preseason.

Dallas placed Bland on the active roster after starting his return-to-play window, but his symptoms have persisted. Last season, Bland set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns.