Jerry Jones assesses Cowboys defense without Micah Parsons in loss to Eagles

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The Dallas Cowboys started the 2025 season 0-1 after falling to the Philadelphia Eagles, and every football fan wanted to hear owner Jerry Jones’ thoughts about his defense without Micah Parsons for the first time.

While Parsons prepares for his new role as a Green Bay Packers edge rusher after the shocking trade by the Cowboys, Dallas gave up 24 points in its loss to the Eagles on Thursday night.

Jones spoke to media members after the game at Lincoln Financial Field, and he was asked if he believes the team missed Parsons. Jones wasn’t as direct with his answer.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones meets with outside linebacker Micah Parsons before an NFC wild-card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium.  (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

"Well, any time you have a great player and don’t have him out there on the field," Jones replied. "But I was specifically watching some of the guys who could pick up the slack. No. 54 had some really significant impact on their offense.

"All in all, this group adjusted and made the adjustments. We stepped up in the second half on defense."

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Jones was referring to Sam Williams, who finished the game with five tackles and made big plays in the second half by chasing down Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who seemed to have his way running in the first half.

Hurts ran for two touchdowns in the first half, and the Cowboys found themselves down 21-20 after 2024 Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley scored his first touchdown of