DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys got a big win Thursday night against the New York Giants, but Dallas didn't escape New Jersey totally unscathed.
Star linebacker Micah Parsons suffered a high ankle sprain in the game, a source told WFAA Cowboys insider Ed Werder. An MRI on Friday revealed the injury, which will likely force Parsons to miss games, Werder reported.
In addition, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence suffered an injury during the game. An MRI revealed a mid-foot injury that required further evaluation by a local foot and ankle specialist, a source told Werder.
On Friday afternoon, Werder reported, Head Coach Mike McCarthy spoke at a media conference call and said that further evaluation revealed both star players' injuries were more serious than the team initially believed.
McCarthy said the team will seek second opinions on the injuries and determine how they want to move forward. The Cowboys' coach also noted that Lawrence's injury is worse than what Parsons is experiencing, according to Werder.
Parsons had to be carted off the field in the fourth quarter with an apparent leg injury. After the game, reporters asked Parsons about the condition of his injury in the locker room.
"Right now, I just iced it, you know, I know very little. I got an MRI tomorrow and I'm going to try to get back next week," Parsons said.
When the Cowboys arrived back in Dallas early Friday morning, Parsons could be seen walking very gingerly -- and even limping noticeably -- as he walked toward his vehicle.
Parsons had two tackles, including one for loss, in the win Thursday night. An interception by defensive back Amani Oruwariye sealed the win for the Cowboys, who held off the Giants' last-ditch effort at scoring a touchdown.
The Cowboys will get a few days extra rest before starting preps for a road trip to Pittsburgh on Oct. 6, a matchup that will be featured on Sunday Night Football.
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