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'We failed' - Dez Bryant sends Micah Parsons a message as former and current players rally behind Cowboys superstar's statement

Originally posted on A to Z Sports
By Mauricio Rodriguez | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 8:11 PM ET

As superstar defensive end Micah Parsons battles the Dallas Cowboys amid a messy contract negotiation that has l ed to a formal trade request, current and former players are showing support for No. 11.

That includes former wide receiver Dez Bryant, who remains very opinionated about the Cowboys, especially when it comes to off-the-field situations like this one. On Friday, following Parsons' statement on social media revealing he had requested to be traded and that he no longer wants to play for the Cowboys, Bryant posted a video addressing the 26-year-old star.

"Hey Micah, what you're doing, the message that you're sending, the business that you're standing on, it's extremely major, brother," Bryant said. "Guys like myself, guys that came before you, we failed. We failed to manage it, in standing our ground due to the lack of knowledge, and the lack of support entering a world that we were very unfamiliar with."

.@MicahhParsons11 I respect that you are standing on business because a lot of us have failed due to lack of knowledge. What you are doing is much bigger than the game of football. pic.twitter.com/3bPExogS9D
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 1, 2025

Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro franchise legend, was well known for his open criticism of the franchise during his playing days.

"Do I want to see you with the Star in your helmet? Yes, I do," Bryant added. "I pray that Jerry (Jones) does what's right, pays you what you deserve. You're an incredible talent."

Current players also show their support for Parsons through social media

Parsons is not only receiving support from players of the past but from teammates, as well. Most notably, CeeDee Lamb posted on X: "Never fails dawg. Just pay the man what you em."

DeMarvion Overshown, Trevon Diggs, and Juanyeh Thomas all changed their profile pictures to photos of Micah Parsons. Before Parsons' trade request, quarterback Dak Prescott admitted he agreed with his teammate's decision not to practice at training camp.

For now, Parsons is expected to remain at Oxnard, California, and it shouldn't be a surprise if the whole thing doesn't end with the two sides returning to the negotiating table.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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