Jerry Jones Criticizes Micah Parsons Following Trade Amid Cowboys Defensive Decline

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly criticized star pass rusher Micah Parsons following the trade that sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Jones highlighted a preseason incident in which Parsons lay on a training table during practice, contrasting it negatively with the behavior of former Cowboys legends Michael Irvin and DeMarcus Ware, who Jones said never showed such conduct. Jones questioned Parsons' leadership qualities and suggested that Parsons' actions and attitude contributed to the decision to trade him, despite Parsons' strong on-field performance with the Packers, including 6.5 sacks and the NFC Defensive Player of the Month award. The trade brought the Cowboys significant future draft capital and player Kenny Clark, but Dallas' defense has struggled considerably in Parsons' absence. Parsons has also criticized the Cowboys organization, particularly regarding the handling of cornerback Trevon Diggs. The ongoing tension underscores a contentious split between Parsons and Cowboys management, with Jones defending the trade amid the team's defensive struggles.