Cowboys’ Micah Parsons on Backlash from Eagles Fans After Jalen Hurts Remark: ‘Sure They Hate Me’

if Philadelphia Eagles Fans didn’t really have strong opinions about NFC East contender Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys linebacker is sure they do now.

Parsons stirred up the fan base With his recent involvement with quarterback Jalen Hurts and the MVP race, which prompted the Eagles to attack Jordan Melata to warn him not to “worry about his game”.

“When you look at the Eagles, is it hurting or the team?” Parsons said From Miller’s podcast, Which prompted the Buffalo Bills star to respond with a laugh: “I think it’s a little bit of both, man.”

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“I’m not trying to make enemies,” Parsons added. “I just love the game so much. I get it so much that when things stop, I can’t keep it up. I almost said something.”

The conversation led to responses from the Eagles’ locker room, all with the same message: We’re focused on the Chicago Bears this week.

“I will worry about Chicago Bears This week, my friend. Worry about this game. Mika has to worry about his game this week as well,” Mailata told ESPN on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, December 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, NJ
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“I don’t even know who they’re playing, pardon my language. I mean, just worry about who you’ve got this week. That’s how we do it here. I wouldn’t worry about any other comments anyone said. That’s how we focus and run our business. We have Chicago Bears, not Chicago Micah Parsons.”

Parsons was asked to clarify his comments Thursday after he admitted to the backlash.

“I’m sure they hate me,” he said of his fanbase, via ESPN.

“I mean, you have to stand on everything you say just like a man, but they obviously cut it short and took one line from what was really talked about. But no pun intended or disrespectful to Hurts, I think he’s doing a great job this year. But you know me, I Defensive man and I said the Eagles defense is the team to watch.”

Micah Parsons, #11 of the Dallas Cowboys, reacts after the sacking of Joe Burrow, #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals (not pictured), during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.
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“They just got helluva guys in there who’ve been making plays all year, so defensively I know how the offensive guys get all the credit, so I just want to stick with the defensive guys, because conversation was the most valuable player, is it just the quarterback?”

Parsons said his remarks were not intended to be disrespectful, but rather to spark a broader conversation about football.

“We were only talking about football. Not once did I disrespect Hertz or any other player in any way. I only talk about football. Like, if football is a hurtful conversation, what are we playing for? I think the mission is more hurtful.” From the conversation, you know?