Leonard Fournette, Micah Parsons trade words on Twitter

Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs' Leonard Fournette, Cowboys' Micah Parsons trade words on Twitter following controversial play

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Sep 12, 2022 3:14 PM ET

Despite a solid individual performance from All-Pro and reigning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys were handily defeated at home on Sunday night by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 19-3. Overnight and into Monday morning, a particular play involving Parsons and Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette began making the rounds on social media.

Leonard Fournette
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— PFF (@PFF) September 12, 2022

The perceived cheap shot drew the ire of Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller and Parsons alike, with the Cowboys star calling out Tampa Bay's big running back on Twitter.

This block must be taken out the game ! This is the future and we are just letting the offense tee off on our marquee pass rushers! You can get the job done without this much contact! https://t.co/alEmMzEehk
— Von Miller (@VonMiller) September 12, 2022

Now go watch the tape! And see what happenned when it was me and him one on one!!! You hit someone not looking you straight pus**y !! Stop hyping this weak as* shit it’s football!! https://t.co/ITprQ4ECRg
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) September 12, 2022

Fournette responded to the star linebacker's reaction on Monday afternoon.

https://t.co/aY0u4LT1F0 pic.twitter.com/0WvlkmvaOS
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) September 12, 2022

The LSU product finished the win with 21 carries for 127 yards and two receptions for 10 yards. Parson collected four combined tackles and 2.0 sacks in the defeat.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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