The Cowboys start their season against the Eagles with a historic upper hand of a 74-58 win-loss record. However, this year, America’s Team has to use more of its strength, particularly in defense. Defensive legend Micah Parsons is not with them anymore. But surprisingly, his mother is attending the season opener. And speaking of players Dallas will miss besides Parsons, is DT Mazi Smith!

ESPN Insider Jeremy Fowler reported before the game on September 4 that Smith (healthy scratch) is expected to either miss the game or remain out of the active core rotation on Thursday. That’s a big blow as he played all 17 games for the franchise in 2024. And the first-round pick of 2023 (26th overall) was the first defensive pick in the first round for Jerry Jones’ franchise since Russell Maryla

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