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Former NFL Sack Leader Floated as Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Replacement

Former NFL Sack Leader Floated as Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Replacement

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys are facing challenges in their defense after trading away star player Micah Parsons. Their current defense statistics are weak, and there is discussion about possibly acquiring Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals as a replacement.

Key Facts

  • The Cowboys traded Micah Parsons for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks.
  • The Cowboys rank last in total defense, allowing 420.5 yards per game.
  • They rank 31st in scoring defense, with 33 points allowed per game.
  • The team has only five sacks so far this season.
  • James Houston leads the team with two sacks.
  • Trey Hendrickson, from the Bengals, is suggested as a potential replacement for Parsons.
  • Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks last season but did not get a contract extension he wanted.
  • The Cowboys' current performance is disappointing, leading to talks of trade to bolster their defense.

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