Watch: Cowboys Micah Parsons gets takeaway on 1st professional series

Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons took no time making his mark, getting a takeaway on a fumble recovery just over three minutes into his career. | From @CDBurnett7

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Micah Parsons took a bit over three minutes in the NFL to make his first big play. Throughout training camp, Parsons was complimented for being in the right place at the right time, and that was the case when Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph fumbled the football in the opening drive of the Hall of Fame gae.

Dallas gave up a pair of first downs before Parsons bailed out the defense with the big recovery. With both Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander-Esch playing, the rookie was the first to make a play in 2021.

This was a successful first defensive drive under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, getting a takeaway which was rare for the Cowboys in 2020. A sign for sore Dallas fan eyes.

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