Dallas Cowboys Nation, it’s not a good Friday.

After the team’s bye week, there was hope that the Cowboys defense could return to near full strength. The defensive unit is deprived of All-Pros Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland, veteran linebacker Eric KendricksAnd standout rookie Caelen Carson.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like this wish will come true.

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On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys officially ruled out Parsons and Bland for Sunday night’s primetime game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Kendricks and Carson, meanwhile, are listed as questionable.

Parsons has been sidelined since suffering a sprained ankle during the team’s Week 4 win against the New York Giants. Bland has yet to suit up this season after undergoing foot surgery late in the preseason and being placed on injured reserve.

It’s an unfortunate turn of events, but Dallas will still have an opportunity to put on a good performance against the 49ers offense shorthanded.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and 49ers on Sunday Night Football is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

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