Micah Parsons says he didn’t expect a tribute from the Cowboys

Micah Parsons returns to AT&T Stadium this Sunday. But he won’t be welcomed as a hero or honored with institutional applause. The Green Bay Packers linebacker will face the Cowboys for the first time since his departure—without a tribute video, without a ceremony, without any public gestures. Upset? Not exactly. According to him, there are far more disrespectful things than that.

For four seasons, Micah Parsons was the defensive engine of Dallas. Multiple Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro honors, and a constant presence in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation. But after a contract dispute with Jerry Jones, the team traded him to Green Bay for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. Now, with a $186 million deal, Parsons is the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Micah wasn’t expecting a tribute

In comments reported by Firstsportz, Micah Parsons said he didn’t expect any kind of tribute. “There are plenty of things I could consider disrespectful, but the video isn’t one of them,” he said. What he does hope for is a warm reception from the fans. “No hard feelings on my end,” he added, making it clear that his emotional connection with the Dallas crowd remains intact.

Micah Parsons on the Cowboys not doing a tribute video for him on Sunday night:

“There’s a lot of things I can consider disrespectful throughout this process, but I wouldn’t say the tribute is one of them.” pic.twitter.com/HqvxIPUkmX

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 24, 2025

Jerry Jones, on the other hand, didn’t mince words: “I don’t think it’s appropriate. Emmitt Smith was a different story. Micah Parsons already gets enough of a welcome out there.” That statement sparked debate. Where’s the line between institutional respect and competitive pride?

Facing Prescott, with history in the air

On the field, Micah Parsons is locked in. Through three games with the Packers, he’s recorded two sacks, earned a PFF grade of 90.1 (fourth-best among all pass rushers), and made an immediate impact on defense. The matchup against Dak Prescott will be personal. “He’s my guy. Always felt like a mentor to me. But he told me himself—if we ever face off, it’ll be a battle,” Parsons told the Associated Press.

Prescott, meanwhile, leads the league in completions and ranks among the top in passing yards, though the Cowboys started the season with a losing record. This game won’t just be tactical—it’ll be a story of broken ties, quiet tension, and mutual respect.

Micah Parsons won’t get a tribute on the big screen. But if he sacks Prescott and leads Green Bay to a win, the real tribute will be written by him—play by play. Because in the NFL, gestures are nice, but hits leave a deeper mark.