Former Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons hasn’t exactly stayed quiet since his blockbuster trade to the Green Bay Packers in August. If anything, the star defender has made it a personal mission to remind the Cowboys that his voice — and his opinions — are still very much part of the NFL conversation.

Since departing Dallas, Parsons has taken thinly veiled shots at his former team, subtly questioning the front office’s decisions and expressing disappointment that Jerry Jones never personally reached out to him after the trade. He’s even joked about being “a decent run defender,” an ironic jab at one of the very critiques Jones himself leveled during contract discussions.

But this time, Parsons isn’t joking. His latest comments — directed squarely at how the Cowboys have handled Trevon Diggs’ situation — are the most explosive yet. They don’t just question the team’s decisions. They question its integrity.

The Diggs Dilemma: From Star to Silence

The controversy began when Dallas unexpectedly placed All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on Injured Reserve following what the team initially described as a “home accident” that resulted in a concussion. The Cowboys also listed a knee issue — one that had been lingering since his ACL tear the previous season.

Publicly, Jerry and Stephen Jones have offered cryptic remarks about Diggs’ health, with both hinting that they didn’t fully “trust where he was physically.” That phrasing raised eyebrows across the league and stirred speculation that something deeper was unfolding behind the scenes.

Then came Parsons. In an exclusive conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein, the former Cowboy pulled no punches.

“Honestly, I feel like they (expletive) my dog over,” Parsons said, referring to Diggs. “He’s coming off a catastrophic knee injury and I just didn’t think they did right by him. He didn’t participate all camp and he’s going out there playing Week 1 and 2. I just don’t think you do that to a player like that.”

He continued: “The type of knee injury he had — they forced him out there. He has no reps really. He’s telling me he was in warm-up phase during Week 1. Even with the ramp-up, I just feel like you don’t do that.”

Parsons didn’t stop there. “I just feel like they screwed him over. The organization let him down. You just don’t do that to a player. And I just think it was mad wrong and I just pray for him.”

Parsons and Diggs: Brothers in Arms

The gravity of Parsons’ comments lies not just in his words, but in who he’s defending. Parsons and Diggs aren’t casual acquaintances — they’re close friends. The two have spent countless hours training together, appearing side by side in interviews, and publicly backing one another during contentious periods with Dallas management.

At last summer’s training camp in Oxnard, California, the duo stood shoulder-to-shoulder when questions about Parsons’ contract standoff dominated headlines. That same week, Jerry Jones had criticized Diggs’ tackling effort in a press conference — a remark that visibly annoyed both players.

“They’ve got a bond,” a team insider told Yahoo Sports. “Micah and Trevon see themselves as brothers who had to fight for respect in this league. So when one feels wronged, the other feels it too.”

That’s why Parsons’ criticism hits differently. It’s not just a former player venting; it’s a trusted friend defending someone he believes has been mistreated.

And given that the Cowboys have stayed conspicuously quiet about the exact nature of Diggs’ setbacks — or why they seem so distrustful of his readiness — Parsons’ perspective carries weight. It may well be the most honest glimpse yet into what’s really happening behind closed doors in Dallas.

The Cowboys’ Silence Speaks Volumes

For an organization never shy about controlling the narrative, the Cowboys’ silence has been deafening. When asked about Parsons’ comments, team representatives offered a familiar refrain: “No comment.”

Jerry Jones, usually eager to address controversy head-on, dodged direct questions about Diggs during a recent radio appearance, insisting only that “we’re always doing what’s best for our players and our team.”

But fans and analysts aren’t buying it. “If Parsons’ account is accurate,” one NFC executive told Yahoo Sports, “it raises questions about whether Dallas prioritized early-season wins over a player’s long-term health. That’s a serious accusation, especially from someone who knows that locker room inside and out.”

This isn’t the first time Dallas has faced scrutiny for player management decisions. In 2023, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s career was effectively ended after a neck injury that many around the team believed was mishandled. Now, with Diggs, history may be repeating itself — only this time, the criticism is coming from one of the team’s former stars.

A Bigger Problem Brewing?

Beneath the surface, Parsons’ words may reveal something larger than a teammate’s defense — a sign of deeper unease within the Cowboys organization. Over the past two seasons, Dallas has been praised for its elite talent but criticized for lacking emotional cohesion. From Ezekiel Elliott’s departure to Dak Prescott’s contract saga and CeeDee Lamb’s sideline frustrations, the Cowboys’ culture has often teetered between confident swagger and combustible tension.

Micah Parsons, though only 26, sits at the center of that dynamic. His intensity is his superpower — and sometimes his undoing. He’s a player who wears every win and loss like a personal reflection of his worth. When he feels loyalty is broken or fairness is lost, he doesn’t hide it.

And that’s what makes this situation so volatile. Because if Parsons truly believes Diggs was “treated unfairly,” it suggests a rift between the locker room and the front office — one that could complicate the Cowboys’ long-term chemistry.