Micah Parsons' antics during preseason finale spark controversy, fuel Cowboys contact drama

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Micah Parsons watched from the sideline on Friday as the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Atlanta Falcons in both teams' preseason finale Saturday, but he still managed to make news. 

Before kickoff, the star pass rusher was spotted eating nachos. At one point during the game, Parsons appeared to take a rest on the training table near the Cowboys bench while the Cowboys' offense had possession of the ball. 

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Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys lays on a training table during the second half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

The moves stirred controversy, which prompted a response from Parsons.

"I actually appreciate this. The way media shapes perception and narratives is wild—and if he hadn’t said anything, everyone would’ve just run with it," Parsons said in response to a reporter saying the defensive end seemed to be on the table for "relatively short portion" of the preseason contest.

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The three-time All-Pro added that he would "never disrespect the guys out there fighting for their lives."

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he wasn't aware of Parsons' in-game actions. The 26-year-old did not talk to the media after the Cowboys' 31-13 victory.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks onto the field after the team's preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Arlington,