Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons is inching closer towards a return to action following his recent injury layoff. However, coach Brian Schottenheimer has now suggested it could be a while until he’s ready to embrace a full workload. 

Schottenheimer on Parsons’ Return

Although fans are over the moon that Parsons is now ready to get back to work, Schottenheimer was quick to point out that he’ll probably need some time to get back up to speed.

Speaking about Parsons’ potential involvement against the Philadelphia Eagles, Schottenheimer suggested, “At the end of the day, as soon as he can get out there, that's great, but again, there will be a ramp-up plan for him. And when he lines up out there to play, do I think he would play 75 plays and every play? Probably not. I don't think that's real. But I do think that he can be very disruptive, like we all know”. 

Parsons in Training

Parsons has already been cleared to practice, and Schottenheimer will be hoping he can get back into his groove quickly. He suggested, “Every day that he can get out there and get reps would be great. But I do think very strongly that his being around has helped him. Doing some of the walk-throughs and things like that, it does help. There's communication, there's signals that come from the sideline, there's communication from player to player that he's getting all those things”.

Schottenheimer continued, “But the best way to get better at football is to play football, so I would say as soon as possible would be the desired effect”.