Micah Parsons found himself at the center of a viral moment on Wednesday night when a video surfaced of teammate Trevon Diggs playfully punching him below the belt during a Dallas Cowboys practice. Parsons responded to the prank on social media, using the clip to tease Diggs in return, drawing attention to their ongoing camaraderie on the field.
Both Parsons and Diggs are critical players in the Cowboys’ defense, having combined for a total of 85 tackles last season, with Parsons contributing an impressive 12 sacks against opposing quarterbacks. Despite their strong performance, the offseason has been challenging for the pair in different ways.
Parsons has been at the center of a highly publicized contract dispute with Dallas, which has delayed the resolution of his status with the team. However, his participation in the recent padded practice session at AT&T Stadium, held ahead of the Cowboys’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, and another session the following night, suggests progress toward an agreement may be near.
This participation hints at the possibility that Parsons could be available for the Cowboys’ regular season opener against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Meanwhile, Diggs has been sidelined for much of the offseason due to injury, with an uncertain timetable for his return. In a recent YouTube video, Diggs indicated he expects to be back around weeks two or three of the season.
Fans of the Cowboys will be watching closely to see when both players will be ready to contribute again, knowing their impact on the team’s defensive strength is significant.
Insights from Cowboys Coach Brian Schottenheimer on Parsons’ Expected Return
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has expressed optimism regarding Micah Parsons’ availability for the start of the season. While there has been speculation that Parsons might miss significant time, Schottenheimer remains confident his star linebacker will be on the field for the opener against Philadelphia.
“I think at the end of the day, we feel like Micah’s going to be out there when we line up against Philadelphia here in 15 days or whatever it is.”
—Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys Head Coach
The coach noted that Parsons’ presence will have a meaningful impact on game planning for the Eagles, who rely heavily on quarterback Jalen Hurts. Without Parsons, the Cowboys’ chances against that offense would be diminished, making his return a key factor in the upcoming matchup.