Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) reacts during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
An Eagles loss to the Commanders this week would officially end the Dallas Cowboys' playoff hopes. Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is rooting for the Commanders anyway, he told reporters Thursday:
Micah Parsons will not be rooting for the Eagles this week vs. Washington. The Cowboys need Washington to lose to keep their slim playoff hopes alive: “Nah, at this point, it’s fuck Philly, now. Even if we got eliminated, like, I gotta crush Philly. Fuck them. I hate them now. I…
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It wasn't immediately clear which social media posts upset Parsons.
Any scenario for the Cowboys to make the playoffs begins with the Commanders losing all of their remaining games. Even then, they'd need some additional help. But it's rare to hear a professional athlete give up on a season before his team is mathematically eliminated.
It's also surprising to hear that Parsons has such a grudge against the Birds. He'll be a free agent after the 2025 season, and there's a long-running joke (half-joke?) that he wants to join the Eagles.
Micah Parsons wants to be an Eagle so badly pic.twitter.com/3XhTG5MrnW
Micah Parsons wants to be an Eagle to bad lmaoooooo pic.twitter.com/yzMWC0rXTj
Micah Parsons wants to be an Eagle so badly. pic.twitter.com/LsCMpE6zSm
In additional comments made Thursday, Parsons sounds like he very much wants to remain with Dallas beyond his current contract:
Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons said he doesn’t need to be highest paid defensive player, doesn’t need to get $40 million. Plans to be in OTAs. Wants to work with Cowboys to get deal done early. Doesn’t plan to hold out
(Parsons probably still wants to be an Eagle deep down.)
