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Jerry Jones Throws Shade at Stars Like Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott as Cowboys Camp Begins With More Tension Than Optimism

What began as a standard first day of training camp quickly turned tense in Oxnard, as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opened the 2025 season with a media session that felt more like a warning shot than a pep talk. In a press conference flanked by his son Stephen Jones and new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Jerry took aim—subtly but unmistakably—at key figures like Micah Parsons, Dak Prescott, Trevon Diggs, and Terence Steele. The message was loud: contracts may be signed, but trust isn’t guaranteed.

Cowboys training camp fight? Owner Jerry Jones opens up by taking jabs at  Micah Parsons, Dak Prescott and others - Yahoo Sports

Jones offered a slew of passive-aggressive remarks questioning both player durability and the timing of recent extensions. Without naming names—though the targets were obvious—he wondered aloud whether Dallas had moved too soon on big-money deals for Diggs and Steele, both of whom missed significant time in 2024. Prescott, too, was in Jerry’s crosshairs, as the owner cited his injury-shortened campaign as a cautionary tale about “guaranteeing money.” Most pointedly, Jerry took issue with Parsons’ missed games, inflating the number from four to six to emphasize risk.

Jerry Jones' unrelenting optimism: This is the Cowboys' year? OK. | wfaa.com

Micah Parsons’ contract status remains a cloud over the franchise. Despite a March face-to-face with Jerry, neither Jones nor Stephen has contacted Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta—drawing criticism and speculation. While Jerry insists he and Parsons “reached agreement” personally, no extension has materialized, and the pass rusher’s repost of J.J. Watt’s sarcastic commentary suggests frustration. Meanwhile, whispers of Parsons potentially being a “hold-in”—attending camp but avoiding drills—only fuel the uncertainty.

Micah Parsons pone en jaque a los Cowboys antes del arranque del campamento  2025 | Marcausa

Parsons’ situation isn’t isolated. Trevon Diggs is also on thin ice, having triggered a $500K salary rollback after skipping 84% of offseason workouts. The team wasn’t pleased with Diggs rehabbing away from team facilities in South Florida. Jerry made it clear he expects Diggs to lead this camp despite his PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) status. With both stars under scrutiny, a narrative is emerging: the Cowboys’ core, once seen as secure, is now under the microscope—performance, commitment, and availability are all back on trial.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't see urgency with Micah Parsons extension:  'I'd rather pay more and get it right'

Jerry’s remarks felt like more than a statement of facts—they signaled a shift in tone. With new leadership under Schottenheimer and mounting pressure after years of unmet expectations, Dallas seems to be recalibrating its power dynamics. If Parsons wants elite money, Jerry wants elite accountability. If Prescott wants continued trust, health must come first. And if the Cowboys’ nucleus doesn’t align with ownership’s vision, big changes may be closer than anyone expects.

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Eagles Head Coach Announces A.J. Brown To Start On The Bench For Standout Rookie After Poor Performance vs. Broncos
  Philadelphia, PA — the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach confirmed that A.J. Brown will start on the bench in Week 6 against the New York Giants, with the boundary starting spot going to rookie WR Taylor Morin—an undrafted signing out of Wake Forest who flashed through rookie camp and the preseason. The decision follows an underwhelming offensive showing against the Denver Broncos, where several snaps highlighted the unit being out of sync between Brown and Jalen Hurts. On a midfield option route, Hurts read Cover-2 and waited for an inside break into the soft spot, while Brown maintained a vertical stem and widened to the boundary to stretch the corner. The ball fell into empty space and the drive stalled. On a separate red-zone snap, a pre-snap hot-route signal wasn’t locked identically by the pair, resulting in a hurried throw that was broken up. The staff treated it as a reminder about route-depth precision, timing, and pre-snap communication—the micro-details that underpin the Eagles’ offense when January football arrives. Starting Morin is part of a plan to re-establish rhythm: the early script is expected to emphasize horizontal spacing, short choice/option concepts, and over routes off play-action to probe the Giants’ responses. Morin—who has shown strong hands in tight windows and clean timing in the preseason—should give the call sheet a steadier platform, while Brown will be “activated” in high-leverage downs such as 3rd-and-medium, two-minute, and red zone to maximize his body control, early separation, and the coverage gravity that can force New York to roll coverage. Facing the tough call, Brown kept his response brief but competitive:“I can’t accept letting a kid take my spot, but I respect his decision. Let’s see what we’re saying after the game. I’ll practice and wait for my chance. When the ball is in the air, everyone will know who I am.” Operationally, the staff is expected to streamline the call sheet between Hurts and Brown: standardize option-route depths, clearly flag hot signals, and increase game-speed reps in 7-on-7 and team periods so both are “seeing it the same and triggering the same.” Handing the start to Morin also resets the locker-room standard: every role is earned by tape and daily detail—even for a star of Brown’s caliber. If Brown converts the message into cleaner stems and precise landmarks—catching the ball at the spot and on time—the Eagles anticipate early returns: fewer dead drives, better red-zone execution when back-shoulder throws and choice routes are run “in the same language,” and an offense that regains tempo before taking on Big Blue. With Taylor Morin in the opening script, Philadelphia hopes the fresh piece is enough to jump-start the attack from the first series.