The Cowboys are struggling despite Thursday's win over the rival Giants.
Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence were injured during Dallas' 20-15 win at MetLife Stadium and are expected to be out.
Parsons left the game late in the fourth quarter after injuring his ankle when Giants right guard Greg Van Roten fell on a play.
Dallas coach revealed Friday that the star pass rusher is suffering from a high ankle sprain and is undergoing treatment on a week-to-week basis. According to the Associated Press.
Parsons, one of the NFL's top defensive players, has recorded at least 13 sacks in each of the past three seasons, but will play in only one to four games in 2024.
Lawrence's diagnosis was even more dire.
The four-time Pro Bowler sprained his left foot in the third quarter and is “expected to be out for several weeks,” according to NFL Network.
The 32-year-old defensive end is off to a strong start in 2024, recording three sacks and four tackles for loss in four games.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that their injuries are “worse than they were before.” [they] Although Lawrence is in a worse situation than Parsons. ESPN reported.
McCarthy added that both players are receiving second opinions on their injuries.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones struck a more optimistic tone Friday on 105.3 The Fan.
“I'm glad they felt good,” Jones said. “You're both feeling good. That's usually a good sign.”
The Cowboys will face the undefeated Steelers in Week 5, then play the Lions a week later in a Week 7 bye week.
Dallas improved to 2-2 with its win over Big Blue on Thursday.
