The Dallas Cowboys, draped in the weight of expectation and a legacy woven from five Lombardi Trophies, operate under a microscope. Every decision, every utterance, every snap in August feels magnified. So, when a generational defensive force like Micah Parsons, fresh off another 10-plus sack campaign and eyeing a record-breaking $40M+ per year extension, taps his phone screen, the ripples spread far beyond his 1.2 million followers.
Parsons retweeted veteran reporter Clarence Hill Jr.’s post – “Play your franchise qb in the preseason they said” – showcasing Commanders‘ Deatrich Wise Jr. ragdolling Bengals QB Joe Burrow on a scary horse-collar tackle. Micah’s caption cut deep: “This is what needed! We’ve just become soft in my generation! You have gotta figure what’s wrong in preseason, they will become better from it.”
The timing wasn’t subtle. It landed like a grenade precisely after the Cowboys confirmed, once again, that franchise cornerstone Dak Prescott would not ride the pine for their second preseason tilt against the Ravens. Dak, remember, hasn’t taken a live snap since a season-ending hamstring tear last November against Atlanta. Physically, he’s declared ready. Mentally, itching to shake off rust before facing Philadelphia’s ferocious defense in Week 1. Yet, the Cowboys’ calculus remains unchanged since 2019: Dak doesn’t do preseason. Backup Joe Milton III got the nod. Again.
This is what needed! We’ve just become soft in my generation! You have gotta figure what’s wrong in preseason, they will become better from it! https://t.co/TRiDvjXhbE
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 19, 2025
The Cost of Caution? While Parsons didn’t utter Prescott’s name, the context was a flashing neon sign. His point? True grit is forged in the fire, even the controlled burn of August. “They will become better from it,” he insisted, contrasting sharply with the organization’s protective stance. The Ravens game unfolded like Exhibit A for Parsons’ frustration.
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