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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sidelines prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Although the Dallas Cowboys escaped with a 20-15 victory against the New York Giants on Thursday, the big concern for the team right now is Micah Parsons’ ankle injury.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Parsons has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and his status has yet to be determined. The Dallas Morning NewsCalvin Watkins reported that Parsons “could miss two to four weeks.”

Previously, on Friday’s episode of Good morning footballReported Rapoport that the “initial diagnosis” was a high ankle sprain for Parsons prior to an MRI (starts at 55).

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

By @GMFB: #Giants star Malik Nabers was diagnosed with a concussion last night #Cowboys All-Pro Micah Parson is feared to have a high ankle sprain, but the MRI will tell the story of how serious it is. He hopes not to miss a game. pic.twitter.com/SXaq1TJqNW

Parsons, who left the game late in the fourth quarter and was taken from the sideline to the locker room, told reporters he had an MRI scheduled for Friday after his x-rays came back negative.

Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo

Micah Parsons says he knows “very little” about the severity of his ankle injury. Has an MRI tomorrow but will try to be back next week #Steelers. https://t.co/ij14gwfBxr

The injury occurred when Parsons lined up in the middle of the defensive line. He was engaged to Giants center John Michael Schmitz Jr. and at the same time, Giants guard Greg Van Roten fell down and landed on the back of the Cowboys star’s lower left leg.

Parsons was able to walk to the sideline, albeit with a noticeable limp. He was then taken from the sidelines on a cart to the locker room to undergo X-rays.

Parsons was one of two key Cowboys defensemen injured during the game. DeMarcus Lawrence did not return after leaving the third quarter with a foot injury, but said after that he will be fine. WFAA’s Ed Werder noted that Lawrence will also undergo an MRI on Friday.

The Cowboys have the benefit of two extra days off by playing on Thursday night, so Parsons and Lawrence will get extra time to heal. Their next game is against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 6.

Parsons is off to a slow start this season under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. The three-time Pro Bowler has six quarterback hits but just one sack in four games.

Thursday’s win improved the Cowboys’ record to 2-2, although they are still looking to find a rhythm on offense. In an encouraging sign, the run defense rebounded tremendously, allowing just 26 yards four days after giving up a combined 464 yards on the ground over the past two games.