The Dallas Cowboys’ woes continued at AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon, dropping their sixth game of the season with a deflating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 3-6 Cowboys remain winless at home this season, an alarming stat as backup QB Cooper Rush struggled to fill the shoes of an injured Dak Prescott, who’s sidelined for the season after opting for hamstring surgery. Rush completed just 13 of 23 passes for a mere 45 yards, further highlighting the offensive challenges facing Dallas.
The team’s ongoing struggles have sparked frustration among players, especially defensive leader and linebacker Micah Parsons, who hinted at the potential for major changes within the organization. Parsons expressed deep concern not just for his teammates but specifically for Cowboys veterans like offensive lineman Zack Martin, who have dedicated years to the franchise. “Mike [McCarthy] can leave and go wherever he wants,” Parsons said, as reported by Jori Epstein. “I feel bad for guys like Zack Martin, who might be in their last years…because that’s who I wanted to hold the trophy for.”
Parsons made it clear his empathy lies with the longtime players who’ve invested so much, even more than McCarthy, whom he believes hasn’t matched the level of commitment shown by franchise legends. “Those are the kind of guys that I have so much sympathy and hurt for,” he added, a sentiment reflecting the frustration with the Cowboys’ current direction.
For head coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract is expiring, the writing may be on the wall. This echoes past situations, notably with former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, who twice coached through the final year of his contract before parting ways with the team after a disappointing stretch. McCarthy, who boasts a 45-30 regular season record but a shaky 1-3 playoff record with the Cowboys, faces uncertain job security as the team braces for its upcoming game against the Houston Texans on November 19.
With the Cowboys’ season continuing to spiral, all eyes are on McCarthy’s future and the potential shakeups that could reshape Dallas football in the coming months.
