The Dallas Cowboys did their final padded practice in Oxnard, California, on Aug. 13. Injuries are piling up like bad trades. Jaydon Blue is out with a bone bruise. Robert Jones has a broken neck bone, ending his season before it began, and multiple starters are on the questionable list for the week 1 opener against the Eagles . The defense that once seemed formidable is now riddled with question marks and doubts.

And smack dab in the middle of this storm is Micah Parsons, arguably the hottest defensive player in the NFL, who has declined to practice due to a contract dispute. Despite Parsons being under contract, the looming uncertainty around his availability is threatening to derail the Cowboys’ defense just as training camp wraps up. No cautious steps here – it’s a gambl

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