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Tensions are flaring between former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant and current defensive standout Micah Parsons, adding another layer of drama to an already tense contract negotiation season for the franchise.
In what’s become a public and personal back-and-forth, Bryant has taken a direct shot at Parsons-this time with a playful yet pointed video challenge posted to social media.
Cowboys Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb roast Eagles standout CB Quinyon Mitchell
In the video, Bryant runs a route and catches a pass in the end zone, then looks into the camera and declares, “That’s you, Micah.” He goes on to say, “I know y’all in camp. I got my days mixed up. I’m just letting you know-I’m out here, though.”
The caption, tagged to Parsons’ handle, reads: “This play look familiar… just let me know whenever you want it,” referencing his infamous 2014 playoff catch that was controversially overturned.
The video subtly nods to Bryant’s now-iconic “Dez Caught It” moment-an incident that not only sparked major controversy at the time but eventually influenced a change in the NFL’s catch rules. By invoking this memory, Bryant appears to remind Parsons of the groundwork he laid, both on the field and behind the scenes, in pushing for transparency and change.
Contract talks and cultural tensions
Micah Parsons, on the other hand, is currently navigating a high-stakes contract negotiation. Though he attended the Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp, he opted out of drills and is seeking an extension that could rival recent deals like Myles Garrett’s $40 million-per-year agreement.
Parsons has warned that delaying the deal will only raise the price, as the market continues to trend upward for elite defenders.
While the organization remains publicly optimistic, the situation underscores a broader cultural clash within the team-one that Bryant is now vocally engaging in. He’s not only challenged Parsons directly but has also taken aim at long-standing locker room traditions.
Earlier this week, Bryant publicly denounced the NFL’s hazing practices, particularly those involving rookies. After speaking with incoming Cowboys players, he made it clear on X (formerly Twitter) that he believes “nobody should be carrying pads” and that hazing should be eliminated altogether.
These comments add to his reputation as a player willing to challenge the status quo.
As negotiations stall and internal criticism grows louder, the Cowboys face pressure to address both their contract strategies and their locker room culture. With Bryant and Parsons symbolizing two sides of that divide-past vs. present-the franchise finds itself at a crossroads in more ways than one.
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