Micah Parsons spotted eating nachos at Cowboys preseason game

Micah Parsons, the star pass rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, made headlines during the team’s preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. While he watched from the sideline, Parsons was spotted eating nachos and taking a rest on a training table near the Cowboys bench.

The actions stirred controversy, prompting a response from Parsons who defended himself against the perception created by the media. He emphasized that he would never disrespect his teammates who were out on the field fighting for their positions.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed unawareness of Parsons’ in-game actions, and Parsons did not address the media after the game. Trevon Diggs hinted that Parsons had recently undergone an MRI for his back, indicating a potential injury concern.

The situation unfolded amidst a contract standoff between Parsons and the Cowboys. Parsons publicly requested a trade, but team owner Jerry Jones reiterated his stance against trading the talented defender. Conflicting reports emerged regarding negotiations between Jones and Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta, with tensions escalating in the public eye.

Despite missing four games last season, Parsons managed to record 12 sacks and has consistently performed well throughout his NFL career. As he enters the 2025 season under the final option year of his rookie deal, the future remains uncertain for the young defensive star.

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Chantz Martin, a sports writer for Fox News Digital, contributed to this article.