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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, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Trevon Diggs did make a notable admission about his teammate.
“It depends on how his back feels. I know he was real sore this morning. He went and got it checked out. That’s the last thing I heard from him,” hinting the edge rusher had recently undergone an MRI.
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)
It all comes as Parsons and the Cowboys are entrenched in a contract standoff. Parsons recently made his trade request public. On Friday, longtime Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones doubled-down on his stance against trading Parsons, while also pointing to Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta.
“We were going to send [an offer] over to the agent and the agent said don’t bother because we’ve got all that to negotiate,” Jones told former Cowboys star Michael Irvin. “Well, I’d already negotiated. I’d already moved off my mark on several areas. And so, the issue is, frankly, that we already had the negotiation in my mind, and now the agent is trying to stick his nose in it.”
Agent David Mulugheta said that “never happened,” according to former Pittsburgh Steelers star and current ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark.
“This is just another public way to make this situation, which is already ugly, even uglier,” Clark said. “David Mulugheta in no way has ever told Jerry Jones or any other general manager or owner that. It’s all bull crap. It’s all lies.”
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Parsons missed four games last season but still finished the year with 12 sacks. He has recorded double-digit sacks in each of his four seasons in the NFL.
As it currently stands, Parsons will enter the 2025 regular season under the fifth and final option year of his rookie deal.
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NFL legend J.J. Watt took the opportunity to roast himself during the CBS broadcast of a Week 6 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The broadcast featured a photo of Watt from when he was in the trenches with the Wisconsin Badgers. The photo that was shown was from Wisconsin’s media day in 2008. He was unable to play that season after he transferred to the school from Central Michigan.
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Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle J.J. Watt (99) celebrates following the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 27, 2010. (Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports)
Play-by-play broadcaster Ian Eagle asked Watt, “What exactly was going on?”
“Oh my gosh! I was fat, and I had a weird facial-hair situation going on. … I (didn’t) know how to tie a tie. I have a chinstrap going on,” Watt said. “That is a bad look. A lot of Mickies Dairy Bar in my system.”
Watt played two seasons with the Badgers, recording 11.5 sacks in 26 games. He entered the NFL Draft after the 2010 season and the Houston Texans made him the No. 11 overall selection.
J.J. Watt in attendance of the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
He went on to become one of the greatest players in Texans history and is likely to become a Hall of Famer once he’s eligible.
For now, Watt can be heard on the CBS broadcast. Sunday wasn’t the only time this season his appearance has been mentioned. The former defensive lineman debuted a new hairstyle. CBS called it “feathered and lethal.”
FILE – In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
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Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers had 235 passing yards and two touchdown passes as the Steelers defeated the Browns 23-9. DK Metcalf and Connor Heyward had the touchdown grabs.
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Australia defeated India by three wickets in a record run chase in the women’s ODIs during the World Cup 2025 match at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.
Australia successfully chased down a massive 331-run target with six balls to spare.
Earlier, India posted an imposing 330 all out in 48.5 overs, powered by a superb opening stand between Smriti Mandhana (80 off 66) and Pratika Rawal (75 off 96).
The duo’s 142-run partnership provided a commanding platform before middle-order contributions from Harleen Deol (38), Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 21), and Richa Ghosh (32 off 22) lifted India to their highest-ever World Cup total.
Annabel Sutherland grabbed five wickets for 54 while Sophie Molineux struck crucial blows to India by dismissing three batters.
In reply, Alyssa Healy led from the front with a match-winning 142 off 107 balls, laced with 21 fours and three sixes.
She found solid support from Phoebe Litchfield (40), Ashleigh Gardner (45), and Ellyse Perry, whose unbeaten 47 guided Australia home in style.
Despite Shree Charani’s three wickets and Amanjot Kaur’s two, India could not halt the Australian charge.
The victory marked the highest successful run chase in ICC Women’s World Cup history, reaffirming Australia’s dominance and depth under pressure.
Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their official inactives lists.
Official Sunday inactives begin coming in approximately 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff times: look for them around 2:30 p.m. ET for the late-afternoon games.
Refresh often for the latest information.
Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL (hamstring) was ruled out for “Monday Night Football” after not practicing in either week since his Week 4 injury.
Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL (hamstring) will miss at least one more week. The Ravens are on a bye week in Week 7. Cooper Rush gets the start.
Jalen Coker, WR, CAR (Quad) was ruled out after a full practice on Friday, so he may be available in Week 7.
Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR (calf): Rico Dowdle starts against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys.
CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL (ankle) still has not practiced since the injury in Week 3.
Miles Sanders, RB, DAL (knee/ankle, IR) was placed on IR after not practicing all week. Jaydon Blue will continue to be the backup for Javonte Williams.
KaVontae Turpin, WR, DAL (foot) has been ruled out after not practicing all week. This will be his second missed game.
Christian Watson, WR, GB (ACL – PUP): The Packers have opened Watson’s practice window, and he will need to be activated within three weeks or be ruled out for the rest of the season. But this is not the week in which he will return.
Spencer Shrader, K, IND (knee, IR) is out for the season with ACL and MCL tears suffered in Week 5 vs. the Raiders.
Brenton Strange, TE, JAC (quadriceps, IR) was injured on Monday night and is expected to be out more than the minimum four weeks.
Brock Bowers, TE, LV (knee) will miss at least one more week. Michael Mayer returns from a concussion and will assume top tight end targets.
Omarion Hampton, RB, LAC (ankle, IR): Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal are expected to operate as a committee.
Antonio Gibson, RB, NE (knee, IR) is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in Week 5 vs. the Bills.
Calvin Austin III, WR, PIT (shoulder) is ruled out after not practicing all week. He had 17 targets in four games this season.
Brock Purdy, QB, SF (toe): Mac Jones is expected to start, though he is questionable with a knee injury.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF (knee): The Niners remain thin at wide receiver with Jauan Jennings a game-time decision
Mike Evans, WR, TB (hamstring) has still not practiced, even in limited capacity, since his Week 3 injury.
Chris Godwin Jr., WR, TB (fibula) returned from injury in Week 4 and also played in Week 5 but is back on the shelf for now.
Bucky Irving, RB, TB (shoulder/foot): Rachaad White will be the main ball carrier again this week.
Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS (quad) will miss his third game in a row after being ruled out for “Monday Night Football.”
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