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Cowboys: 3 best award candidates for the 2022 season

By Frankie Licausi

Jan 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reacts after a play during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reacts after a play during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes against Washington Football Team offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes against Washington Football Team offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Micah Parsons, LB — Defensive Player of the Year

If you paid even a little attention to the NFL last season, you probably know who Micah Parsons is. The Cowboys’ stud is entering his second year and already belongs on the short list of the best linebackers in the league. Whether he lined up at middle or outside linebacker, or even defensive end, Parsons had to be accounted for any time he was on the field.

Some even pegged Parsons as last year’s Defensive Player of the Year as a rookie. If it weren’t for T.J. Watt’s record-tying season, he likely would have had a legitimate shot. This year, however, Parsons has a good chance of improving on his impressive first year and terrorizing defenses wherever he is on the field, making him one of the early candidates for the award.

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