Jerry Jones Takes Shots at Cowboys Stars Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons
As the Dallas Cowboys gear up for the 2025 NFL season, tensions are already rising — and it starts at the top. Owner Jerry Jones has sparked fresh controversy with critical remarks directed at two of the team’s biggest stars: quarterback Dak Prescott and pass rusher Micah Parsons.
No stranger to headline-making comments, Jones once again found himself at the center of NFL drama during a media session Monday ahead of Cowboys training camp. While speaking openly about the state of the team, Jones made it clear he had concerns — and wasn’t afraid to name names.
A particularly contentious moment came when he addressed Micah Parsons’ ongoing contract negotiations. Parsons, one of the NFL’s top defensive players, is seeking a deal that would place him among the highest-paid defenders in the league. But Jones was blunt about his concerns.
“Just because we sign [Micah] doesn’t mean we’re gonna have him,” Jones told reporters. “He was hurt six games last year.”
The comment raised eyebrows, as it seemed to downplay the value of one of Dallas’s most explosive defenders. However, Jones wasn’t done. He then pivoted to quarterback Dak Prescott — and made a pointed remark about Prescott’s massive contract.
“I remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league,” Jones said. “And he got knocked out two-thirds of the year. Dak Prescott.”
Prescott, who signed a record-breaking deal in the previous offseason, suffered a season-ending hamstring injury and missed the final two months of the 2024 season. While injuries are part of the game, Jones’ comment suggested frustration with Prescott’s inability to stay healthy and deliver in big moments.
The Cowboys missed the playoffs in 2024, and Jones knows that time is running out to build a championship-caliber team. With mounting pressure and expectations, his public criticisms signal a sense of urgency — or perhaps, desperation — to turn things around in 2025.
Whether the tough talk will motivate or divide the locker room remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: in Dallas, the drama is never far behind.
