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"It's Me vs. Me This Year": Cowboys DE Sam Williams Gets Brutally Honest About Replacing Micah Parsons as the Starter

The Eagles modified their strategy to face Dallas's new defensive leader, Kenny Clark, who replaces Micah Parsons after a major trade, impacting the Cowboys' defensive approach.

  • Jordan Mailata said he felt a `sigh of relief` preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles' season opener Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field against the Dallas Cowboys without Micah Parsons.
  • Following last week's blockbuster trade, the Cowboys sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, forcing the Eagles' protection plan to be revised.
  • Mailata's pass-blocking numbers emphasize why he relaxed after the trade, allowing just 1.5 sacks in 2024 while Parsons recorded 335 QB pressures and 12.0 sacks, per Next Gen Stats.
  • Even without Parsons, the defensive front remains a challenge as Philadelphia coaching staff must still game-plan for Kenny Clark and the Cowboys defensive line on Thursday.
  • Looking ahead, Philadelphia will still meet Parsons when Green Bay visits in early November, and the trade marks a defensive shift under Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas Cowboys head coach.
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Inquirer broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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