The Cowboys head into Friday’s preseason finale with Luke Schoonmaker in concussion protocol and not practicing on Wednesday, a likely absence that could stretch Dallas’ tight end depth. Brevin Spann-Ford is out with a high-ankle sprain, while DaRon Bland and several other defenders also sat out, creating a rough injury portrait for a team already navigating a thin offense with Jonathan Mingo (knee), Tyler Guyton (knee) and Saahdiq Charles (knee) sidelined. The upcoming Falcons matchup adds urgency to monitor how much Cowboys players can practice and play this week, especially at tight end and in the secondary. For fantasy owners, the status of Schoonmaker and Spann-Ford will ripple through week-to-week projections, with Parsons’ availability also a meaningful variable for Dallas’ defensive upside.

Luke Schoonmaker’s absence would thrust Brevin Spann-Ford into the lead role at tight end, with Peyton Hendershot as a contingency. Dallas will likely lean on two-te formation packages and shorter throws until Schoonmaker returns. If Spann-Ford remains sidelined, Hendershot could flirt with streaming-pick value in deeper leagues, while the Cowboys’ run game and backfield targets could absorb more attention in the short passing game. The overall depth at WR and CB behind the injuries also factors into how aggressive Dallas can be in Week 1 planning.

In fantasy terms, monitor the concussion protocol closely for Schoonmaker and any practice updates for Spann-Ford. Parsons’ status adds another layer: if he’s active, Dallas’ pass rush and defensive ceiling rise markedly, improving overall defensive upside in seasonal formats and boosting matchup potential for opponents against Dallas in repossessed game scripts.