Writers name Cowboys' Micah Parsons 'Rookie of the Year'
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball while under pressure by Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by To
DALLAS - The Pro Football Writers of America named Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons the Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Parsons set a Cowboys record for rookies with 13 sacks during his first season.
He is also a top candidate for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award and its Defensive Player of the Year award.
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Those awards will be announced a few days before the Super Bowl.
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