Cowboys’ Shocking Decision: Why Micah Parsons Won’t Be Honored on His Big Return This Sunday

Micah Parsons is heading back to AT&T Stadium this Sunday, but don’t expect a warm Cowboys welcome — at least not the kind you might think. After four impactful years wreaking havoc on offenses and racking up 52.5 sacks, Parsons was shipped off to the Packers just a week before the season kicked off. That trade still stings for Cowboys fans and management alike. Jerry Jones made it crystal clear Monday that they won’t be rolling out the red carpet for Parsons like they did when Emmitt Smith returned — and honestly, it’s a complicated situation. Smith, a legend with 13 seasons under his belt and the NFL rushing record, had a different kind of legacy, but Parsons? He’s already made his mark and apparently, he’s got enough recognition… without the pregame nod. It’s a mixed bag of emotions, and the Cowboys seem determined to handle this chapter their own way. LEARN MORE

In case you haven’t heard, Micah Parsons returns to AT&T Stadium on Sunday.

Parsons was a member of the Cowboys for four years before they traded him to the Packers a week before the season. He made 52.5 sacks for Dallas while becoming one of the top defensive players in the league.

The Cowboys, though, will not recognize Parsons before the game.

“I don’t think that’s appropriate this way,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Monday, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “Emmitt [Smith coming back] was a different story. But that’s not to diminish Micah. I think Micah’s got enough welcome out there. We just need to show we’ve got antidotes for that.”

Smith played for the Cowboys for 13 seasons and set the NFL rushing record before going to the Cardinals.