Ahead of the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys did what nobody thought they would do. Owner Jerry Jones traded generational defensive talent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas' defense will undoubtedly be worse in 2025 because of it. On Thursday, September 4, the Cowboys are on the road to face the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles. While the team won't have Micah Parsons, the Cowboys' defense did get some positive news.