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Report: Micah Parsons sought a second opinion on his back tightness

Report: Micah Parsons sought a second opinion on his back tightness

Micah Parsons flew out of DFW Airport on Wednesday morning. Alas, he was not headed to Green Bay or a new home anywhere else. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that Parsons is seeking a second opinion on his back. The Cowboys had Parsons undergo an MRI on his back Sunday, and coach Brian Schottenheimer said the results were “pretty …

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Brian Schottenheimer calls Micah Parsons day-to-day with back tightness

Brian Schottenheimer calls Micah Parsons day-to-day with back tightness

After Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons failed to make an appearance at Thursday’s practice, there was word that he was getting treatment for back tightness during the session. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed that during a Friday press conference and called Parsons day-to-day regarding the back issue. Parsons was not practicing before the back issue cropped up, however, and there’s …

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Ronald Acuña Jr. injury: Braves star lands on IL with Achilles tightness as Atlanta’s ugly season continues

Ronald Acuña Jr. injury: Braves star lands on IL with Achilles tightness as Atlanta’s ugly season continues

This disastrous Atlanta Braves season got a little worse Tuesday night. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Atlanta’s loss to the Kansas City Royals (KC 9, ATL 6) with right Achilles tightness and was placed on the injured list Wednesday with what the team labeled “tendon inflammation.” Tuesday was Acuña’s 55th game of the season after coming back from last year’s …

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Atlanta Braves SP Grant Holmes set for IL stint due to “elbow tightness”

Atlanta Braves SP Grant Holmes set for IL stint due to “elbow tightness”

Last season, the injury bug played a huge role in Atlanta’s struggles at the plate. While that excuse isn’t there for the lineup here in 2025, it is certainly there for the Atlanta Braves when it comes to their pitching staff. Reynaldo López only lasted a few innings before his injury heralded the beginning of what would be a cursed …

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Braves To Place Grant Holmes On Injured List With Elbow Tightness

Braves To Place Grant Holmes On Injured List With Elbow Tightness

Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including David O’Brien of The Athletic) that right-hander Grant Holmes is suffering from elbow tightness after exiting his start against the Rangers today after just four innings. Holmes will get his elbow looked at to determine the severity of the issue, but Snitker noted that he’s expected to go on the injured list. That’s …

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Micah Parsons cites back tightness for not participating in practice

Micah Parsons cites back tightness for not participating in practice

Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons showed up to training camp and was on the practice field with a helmet Tuesday. He did not do much. Parsons said he isn’t holding in but instead cited back tightness. “It’s something that I feel is going to hold me back, so I just need to rehab,” Parsons said, via video from Clarence Hill …

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