Diggs on Micah mindset: ‘This is home, his family.’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com
A fresh perspective on Micah Parsons from a key defensive player the Cowboys hope to have on the field against the Eagles.
“Most definitely [he wants to stay here],” said Diggs. “Like I’ve heard him say before, he plays the game for us. We go out there —, blood, sweat and tears. We work out together. We train together.
”It’s really about him being with us, at the end of the day, so I know for sure he wants to be out there with us and helping this team win. This is his home. This is his family.
“Why wouldn’t he want to be here?”
It’s no secret the ongoing stalemate that exists between Parsons and the Cowboys has become contentious, to say the very least, but it hasn’t stopped the three-time Pro Bowler from remaining both present and fully engaged in practices and meetings, including being in the building for Monday’s practice as well — no doubt cheering on Diggs in his bid to be on the field as early as Week 1 in Philly.
That said, it remains undetermined if Parsons will be on the field himself for Thursday Night Football, though head coach Brian Schottenheimer and All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott both have confidence they’ll have The Lion in uniform and chasing after Jalen Hurts in a little more than one week from now.
Jerry Jones’ negotiating process is coming under fire.
“As players, after every game we don’t get a choice,” Revis said. “We’re put in front of the media and held accountable. Win or lose, missed tackle or game-saving play, it doesn’t matter — we have to answer. That’s part of the job. And that’s why it’s unacceptable to see our union leadership avoid that same responsibility now.
“My question last week about a recent ESPN article remains unanswered, and now Jerry Jones feels comfortable publicly humiliating our union. I don’t know if filing a grievance is necessarily the right battle at this moment, since the fine to him under the CBA amounts to pennies.
“But doing nothing is not an option.
“At the very least, the NFLPA should be saying it does not condone what Jerry is doing, that all options are on the table, and reminding players that if ownership ever tries to deal with them directly while represented, they should contact their agent and the union immediately.
“The bigger issue is respect. Jerry’s actions show that owners have no problem taking advantage of us, and when our union fails to respond, it sends the message that they’ll be able to do the same in the next CBA negotiations if the current leadership remains in place.
NFL insider intimates Micah Parsons’ back tightness ‘situation’ will linger over Cowboys this season – RJ Ochoa, Blogging The Boys
This update comes after HC Brian Schottenheimer said the MRI on Parsons back came back “pretty clean”.
From a technical standpoint, Parsons has been missing time with the back tightness in question. Schefter notes that an MRI came back on this that suggested all was well from a medical standpoint, but Schefter put it well in saying that it is a hard thing to argue with. If Parsons feels his back is tight, and so tight that he can’t play, that would lead to more tightness and tension between him and the organization.
Consider that following last week’s preseason finale Trevon Diggs, who was recently activated off of the PUP list himself, was asked if he thinks Parsons is going to play in the season opener. Diggs noted that it all depends on his back.
If it isn’t obvious this is where the next inflection point lies within this whole saga. The Cowboys could argue that Parsons’ back is fine from a medical perspective, but Micah could note that it still feels tight and that he is unable to play (as Schefter noted this is hard to prove one way or the other).
First batch of Cowboys cuts include promising CB, twice-injured TE prospect – Todd Brock, The Cowboys Wire
The first wave of Cowboys roster cuts came without much of a surprise, as the team is leaning into young talent all across the roster.
The Cowboys have made the following moves as of Monday midday:
OL La’el Collins (released)
OL Nick Broeker (waived)
DT Denzel Daxon (waived)
WR Josh Kelly (waived)
TE Tyler Neville (waived)
CB Troy Pride (waived)
TE John Stephens, Jr. (waived)
CB Christian Matthew (waived, injury designation)
As a veteran, Collins is free to sign with another team immediately. The others go to the waiver wire. Players who are not claimed off waivers can be re-signed to the Cowboys practice squad.
Pride may be the biggest surprise here. The Notre Dame product, a fourth-round draft pick in 2020, had played quite well in camp and even snagged an interception in Friday’s preseason finale versus Atlanta. A relatively thin cornerbacks platoon might have been thought to work in his favor, but the removal of Trevon Diggs from the Physically Unable to Perform list may have been enough to render Pride expendable.
Cowboys place beloved rookie RB on IR to start 2025 season with catch – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated
After a strong preseason, rookie RB Phil Mafah is part of the Cowboys plans in the backfield, just not to start the season.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Mafah will begin the season on the injured reserve list; however, it is with a designation to return. Mafah sat out of Monday’s practice as the team ramps up preparations for Week One against the Philadelphia Eagles.
During the preseason, Mafah recorded 59 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown.
During the preseason, despite his limited action, the former Clemson star, who was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, developed a huge fan following.
Many are hopeful that the team will get younger at the running back position and Mafah’s hard-nosed running style is something that the fanbase has been yearning for. Hopefully, the plan for Mafah to return during the season comes to fruition, and he will be welcomed back with open arms.
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