Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the Sept. 4 season opener against the Eagles.

Why Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer feels good about linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the field for him by Week 1.

Micah Parsons may be available for the Cowboys' season opener against the Eagles, according to his head coach.

Though there hasn’t been much movement publicly, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident that star Micah Parsons will be out on the field for their season opener in a few weeks.

The Dallas Cowboys are calling Micah Parsons' bluff amid contract drama as they prepare to face the team he could leave for.

Amid Micah Parsons’ contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer said he’s confident the star linebacker will play Week 1. Parsons has not been practicing after he requested a trade.

The Cowboys open up their regular season on Thursday, Sept. 4 vs. the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles. So, the clock is ticking regarding Micah Parsons's status on the team.

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Head coach Brian Schottenheimer made it sound as if Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys could be coming to terms on a new deal soon.