FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys will have to wait at least another week for the return of pass rusher Micah Parsons and record-breaking cornerback DaRon Bland.

Parsons was ruled out for the fourth straight game with a sprained ankle, and Bland’s season debut will not be Sunday in Atlanta following surgery for a stress fracture in his foot late in the preseason.

The Cowboys (3-4) have struggled to generate quarterback pressure without Parsons and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who is on injured reserve with a foot injury. both were injured September 26 against the New York Giants.

Bland, who set an NFL record by returning five interceptions for touchdowns last season, was activated from injured reserve this week, meaning the Cowboys had to find a roster spot for him.

Dallas cleared space for Bland by putting cornerback Amani Oruwariye on IR after he injured his back. Last weekend’s 30-24 loss in San Francisco..

Parsons will miss games due to injury for the first time in his three-plus seasons. The two-time All-Pro and Lawrence are by far the most successful pass rushers on Dallas’ roster.

The Cowboys are on their second two-game losing streak of the season. the visit to the Falcons, leaders of the NFC South. Dallas lost consecutive games just twice in the previous three seasons combined and made the playoffs going 12-5 each year.

Rookie cornerback Caelen Carson, who was Bland’s replacement at the start of the season, is listed as questionable after missing the last four games with a shoulder injury.

Dallas also ruled out defensive tackle Jordan Phillips even though he participated fully in practice all week. Phillips spent time on IR with a wrist injury.

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