Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy offered a cautiously optimistic update on star edge rusher Micah Parsons.

The Cowboys’ defense has been severely impacted by injuries over the first six weeks of the season, leading to hope that the bye week would help some players recover.

Among those eagerly awaiting news is Parsons, who sustained an injury during a victory over the New York Giants.

Parsons has been working hard to return to the field, and there’s hope he could be back right after the bye week. While it’s still uncertain, there is some positive news.

When asked about Parsons’ recovery, McCarthy’s response was brief but indicated optimism for his return against the San Francisco 49ers. “He’s doing good. Micah is making progress,” McCarthy stated.

Parsons not only adds essential talent and production to the defense but also provides the leadership the Cowboys urgently need.

His return would elevate the performance of everyone on the field.

We’ll need to keep an eye on Parsons’ status during the upcoming practice week and hope he can play when the Cowboys face the 49ers in primetime on Sunday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium.