NFL: The Insiders on Micah Parsons

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From the episode

I don't think because you had a lot of the guys that were injured or you had the holdout situation or hold in rather with Micah Parsons that we ever really got that roster on the same page as it related to this defense.

Mentioned at 4:48 – 5:21

STACKED’s take

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Parsons' holdout contributed to defensive misalignment last season.

Micah Parsons was involved in a holdout situation during the 2025 offseason that affected the Cowboys' defensive cohesion. Jane Slater noted that the team never got the roster on the same page defensively due to injuries, the holdout, and other roster moves. The new coaching staff under Christian Parker is working to ensure all players are aligned heading into 2026.