Micah Parsons will miss time for the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a high-ankle sprain against the New York Giants, on Thursday. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 20-15. Vera Nieuwenhuis/Associated Press

DALLAS — Two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons and fellow pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence could miss multiple games for the Dallas Cowboys after getting hurt in a victory over the New York Giants, two people with knowledge of the injuries said Friday.

Parsons has a high-ankle sprain and Lawrence a foot sprain, the people told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the injuries weren’t being released. One of the people said Parsons was considered week to week while Lawrence probably would be out longer but was still being evaluated.

Coach Mike McCarthy declined to get into specifics of either injury but said Lawrence’s situation was worse than that of Parsons. McCarthy said he expected both to play again this season.

“I don’t have a specific timeline, but we’ll get into that probably a little deeper Monday,” McCarthy said. “I do know there will be second opinions involved in both of these guys. They are worse than we anticipated.”

Parsons was injured in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ 20-15 win when he said someone fell on his left leg as he was planting it. Lawrence left the game in the third quarter and had the foot taped but didn’t return.

The Cowboys (2-2) next play Oct. 6 at Pittsburgh before a home game against Detroit on Oct. 13, followed by their bye week. Missing both games would give the players a month of recovery time.

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After the game, Parsons said X-rays at the stadium were negative and an MRI was planned for Friday. Lawrence tried to sound optimistic, saying, “It’s just a sprained foot, but I’ll be fine.”

Parsons and Lawrence are the team’s most accomplished pass rushers.

Parsons, the 2021 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, entered the season as the only player besides Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White with at least 12 sacks in each of his first three years since sacks became an official stat in 1982.

Lawrence, who is in his 11th season, had a sack against the Giants and is 10th on the club’s career list at 61 1/2 sacks.

GIANTS: Rookie receiver Malik Nabers, the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, left Thursday night’s 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the final minutes after sustaining a concussion.

Coach Brian Daboll said Nabers was at the Giants headquarters on Friday and was in the concussion protocol. That means he cannot practice until he is cleared by New York’s medical personnel and an independent neurological consultant. He was in team meetings as the Giants went over the Dallas film.

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Nabers and the Giants will have more than a week to get ready to face the Seahawks (3-0) in Seattle on Oct. 6. Seattle plays at Detroit on Sunday. Nabers leads the Giants with 35 catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns. He caught a career-high 12 passes for 115 yards against Dallas.

RAIDERS: Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, who each have multiple All-Pro selections, will not play for the Raiders when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, dealing Las Vegas a potentially devastating setback.

Crosby injured his ankle two weeks ago and struggled on Sunday against Carolina. One of the league’s elite pass rushers, Crosby will miss a game for the first time in his career. Adams injured his hamstring in practice on Thursday.

Tight end Michael Mayer also will not play because of personal reasons. Right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (knee/ankle) and linebacker Divine Deablo (oblique) haven’t practiced this week and also will be sidelined.

BROWNS: Already ravaged by injuries to their offensive line, Cleveland will be without starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. against the Raiders after he injured his right knee last week while making his season debut following surgery in December.

Wills will sit out along with tackle Jack Conklin and tight end David Njoku, who were all ruled out before practice Friday by Coach Kevin Stefanski. Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring) will also miss the game.

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PANTHERS: Carolina could be without both of their high-priced free agent guard acquisitions on Sunday when they host the winless Cincinnati Bengals.

Panthers Coach Dave Canales said Damien Lewis (elbow) has been ruled out and Robert Hunt is questionable after tweaking his hip in practice. Hunt did not finish practice.

The Panthers invested more than $150 million on Hunt and Lewis this past offseason and both had been playing well.

JAGUARS: Coach Doug Pederson all but ruled out Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram for Jacksonville’s game at Houston on Sunday.

Pederson called Engram doubtful to return in time for the AFC South matchup after missing the last two games. Engram strained a hamstring in pregame warmups before the team’s home opener against Cleveland in Week 2.

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