As the NFL free agency period opened, the Dallas Cowboys found themselves in the headlines for a familiar reason: drama.
Star Cowboys defender Micah Parsons and the recently departed DeMarcus Lawrence sparked a social media beef ,and it was revealed that the two have had their differences for a while.
During the feud, one social media user tried to mock Micah Parsons and call his leadership into question. Of course, it was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.
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After the tweet was sent out, Parsons' brother came to his defense and put the Eagles troll in his place.
If you thought this was a performance that’s why your fat ass out here making videos about the athletes…something you never was lmfao you don’t know what it takes or the emotions that come this losing a game like the one below lol I hate dumb mfers 😂 https://t.co/b6asIOCVPl
— Terrence Parsons Jr (@Tpars_boii) March 15, 2025
Parsons has been called out by teammates in the past for off-field distractions centered around his podcast.
Despite all of the noise, he has stepped up and shown passion, fought through injuries, and performed at a high level for the team.
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Parsons missed four games for the Cowboys this season, but he still finished among the NFL leaders in sacks, tied for fifth in the league and first in the NFC with 12 on the year.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
By hitting the double-digit mark, Parsons joined an exclusive club of NFL legends to record at least 10 sacks in each of their first four seasons.
The other three players were Pro Football Hall of Famers Dwight Freeney, Derrick Thomas, and Reggie White.
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