Penn State's newest face on defense, Amare Campbell, is set to take on the mike linebacker role.
Saunders was also sidelined in 2024 due to injury.
Parsons has played with the Cowboys for the past four seasons.
Cooper Cousins can become the second Nittany Lion to win the Wuerffel Trophy in two years.
Leonard had retired from football in March, leaving the Nittany Lions after three years.
