Dallas Cowboys vs Falcons Week 9 final injury report: 3 players out

The Dallas Cowboys defense will once again be short-handed when they take the field in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercecdes-Benz Stadium.

All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has been out of action since a Week 4 win over the rival New York Giants with a high-ankle sprain, has officially been ruled out, along with All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland, who was activated from injured reserve this week.

Bland has not played this season after undergoing foot surgery at the end of the preseason

A third defender, defensive lineman Jordan Phillips, has also been rulted out due to a lingering wrist injury.

Four defenders are listed as questionable, along with future Hall of Fame offensive lineman Zack Martin. All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is among the players designated as questionable for Sunday's game due to a calf tear.