The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to face the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, but they may be without star linebacker Micah Parsons due to a high-ankle sprain. Head coach Mike McCarthy indicated that Parsons has not yet been cleared for return, as he continues to recover from the injury sustained in Week 4 against the New York Giants.

Parsons has missed the last three games and has not practiced since the injury. The Cowboys have struggled in his absence, losing two consecutive games after initially winning against the Pittsburgh Steelers without him. Despite the setbacks, the Cowboys remain in contention for a playoff spot, sitting just two games back in the NFC.