Cowboys stars argue on social media while Commanders make NFC title game

The Dallas Cowboys are always full of drama.

Randy Gurzi | Jan 19, 2025

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Cowboys missed out on the playoffs this season but several former players made their mark in the NFC Divisional Round for the Washington Commanders.

Dan Quinn took the job with the Washington Commanders and added three big-name free agents from Dallas. On Saturday, they continued their impressive season by knocking off the Detroit Lions, earning a spot in the NFC Championship Game.

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That led to a lot of criticism for the Cowboys on social media, which included Dez Bryant calling out the culture in Dallas. Bryant said he was going to speak the truth about the team and called out Jerry Jones for not being focused on winning.

From now on, I'll speak my truth about the Cowboys.., whether it's good or bad. Jerry has built a great brand, and now it's time for the team to start winning. It's time for a real culture shift. I'm fed up with all the nepotism..get someone in there who can win games…
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 19, 2025

That led to a back-and-forth with current superstar Micah Parsons. The All-Pro pass rusher said he was "irritated" by the post, claiming Bryant had the talent to change the culture during his time.

Stuff like this irrates me Dez because you had tenough talent and was Probaly one greatest in your time! You could have changed the culture brother!! You could have changed the culture ! https://t.co/MFh08DMDyx
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) January 19, 2025

Bryant continued the conversation by claiming Parsons is "too young to understand" and that he didn't talk to Jones the way others do. He also said the reason players such as Parsons are able to speak freely is due to the changes Dez brought about.

I mean, I did.. That's why many of you players are able to speak freely the way you do…If you really read between the lines, you'll know I'm always in protection mode for the player. Trust me, I could say a lot more, but I keep it rated G a lot.

It’s no need to be irritated..… https://t.co/4rnCHjBOMB
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 19, 2025

Bryant has never been shy about speaking his mind, but neither has Parsons. Both are also frustrated by the direction the Dallas organization has gone.