Micah Parsons Moving To Defensive End
3 years agoDallas Cowboys off-the-ball linebacker Micah Parsons is expected to play defensive end against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Parsons actually played defensive end in high school and it's his natural position. The reason for the move is that the Cowboys will be without their best pass-rusher, DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), for the foreseeable future. The team also remains without Randy Gregory, who is on the COVID-19 list. Leighton Vander Esch should now stay on the field in all packages alongside Keanu Neal, who could play added snaps at safety this week. In turn, it should lead to more defensive snaps for Jaylon Smith. It's a move that could work out well for Dallas in Lawrence's absence, but fantasy managers shouldn't be looking to start the Cowboys defense/special teams against a strong Chargers offense.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport