HOUSTON — One of the standout features for the Houston Texans this season? They’re not the Dallas Cowboys, and that distinction is making a world of difference.
Up north, the Cowboys find themselves in the midst of yet another contract kerfuffle, this time involving their star defensive player, Micah Parsons. To his credit, Parsons has reported to training camp in California, but the air is thick with drama thanks to team owner Jerry Jones, who made some eyebrow-raising comments regarding Parsons’ health and his relationship with none other than Dak Prescott, the team’s starting quarterback.
“Just because we sign him doesn’t mean we’re gonna have him,” Jones said at camp on Monday, alluding to the injuries that plagued last season. “He was hurt six games last year, seriously. I remember signing a player for the highest-paid position in the league, and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year — Dak Prescott. So there’s a lot of things you can think about just as the player does when you’re thinking about committing and guaranteeing money.”
Now, let’s clear the air: Parsons missed four games last season, not six, which is a notable detail in a conversation like this. Entering the fray is former Texans great J.J. Watt, who couldn’t help but throw a sarcastic barb at the situation. He shared a video of Jones’ comments, throwing in his own commentary for good measure.
“Anytime you can publicly take a dig at your star quarterback and your star pass rusher simultaneously, right before the season begins, you just gotta take it,” Watt quipped on X. “Nothing makes guys want to fight for you more than hearing how upset you are that they got hurt while fighting for you.”
It’s a telling moment that illuminates not only the dynamics within the Cowboys’ locker room but also how the Texans, with a much more stable outlook, are gearing up for the season. Parsons has since shared Watt’s post, adding fuel to the online chatter and serving as a reminder of the ongoing drama in Dallas.
For now, the dust may be stirred, but it will likely settle once Parsons lands his new contract. Until then, it’s a reminder of the challenges that can disrupt a team’s focus as the season approaches. And in the world of the Texans, it feels good to have a front-row seat to someone else’s soap opera.
