Dallas Cowboys Stars Dispute Locker Room Rumors About Micah Parsons

The Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay from the Dallas Cowboys sent shockwaves through the NFL, but perhaps more surprising were the rumors that followed. Sports Illustrated reported that some Cowboys teammates viewed the four-time Pro Bowler as “egotistical and self-centered.” However, current Dallas players are pushing back hard against these claims, painting a completely different picture of their former teammate.

CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs, two of the Cowboys’ biggest stars, have come forward to dispute these rumors with passionate defenses of Parsons’ character. Their testimony provides insight into what really happened in the Dallas locker room and suggests the negative reports may have come from disgruntled former players rather than current teammates.

The truth about Parsons’ relationships with his Cowboys teammates appears far more positive than the rumors suggested, raising questions about the sources and motivations behind the negative reports.

Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs Defend Micah Parsons

CeeDee Lamb didn’t hold back when asked about the rumors surrounding Parsons’ departure. The All-Pro wide receiver made it clear that he had nothing but love and respect for his former teammate.

“That’s my dawg, man. He knows it. I expressed it to him just about every week I could, so I feel like he knows where we stand as far as brotherhood, friendship and all that,” Lamb said after Monday’s practice. “So obviously wishing him the best. Hope he has the best season ever. He’s Micah Parsons you know what I’m saying? He’s unblockable. He’s unstoppable, so I hope he terrorizes those guys [in the NFC North] over there [with the Packers].”

When directly confronted about whether Cowboys teammates were happy to see Parsons go, Lamb’s response was unequivocal. “Yes,” he said when asked if everyone loved Micah. “In my eyes, from what I’ve seen, yes.”

Lamb went further, describing the genuine pain felt by players when the trade happened. “Honestly, it sucked [losing Parsons]. A lot of people on the team, I mean we’re really close with Micah, and he was really good with a lot of people you know what I’m saying? He can relate to a lot of people. Him as a competitor, him as a player, him as a brother, him as a friend.”

Trevon Diggs, who was arguably Parsons’ closest friend on the team, was equally adamant in his defense. The Pro Bowl cornerback suggested the negative reports came from former players, not current teammates.

“I think everyone liked him. I feel like there were some former players who are not here no more [who didn’t like Parsons]. There was a lot of, I would say, hate, jealousy, envy towards him because of who he is and the production he does on the field,” Diggs explained. “Imagine if you come in here and you’re taking somebody’s shine or taking somebody’s spot, you’re not going to like that. They’re gonna feel a type of way, especially if you’re that type of person.”

The Truth About Parsons’ Locker Room Presence

Diggs provided the most detailed account of Parsons’ actual behavior within the Cowboys organization. His description paints a picture of a dedicated professional who maintained positive relationships with current teammates.

“Me personally, I never got no bad anything from him, like, ever, ever since he stepped foot on the team. I guess his personality and who he is, he knows he’s a great player, he knows he’s good, he knows who he is. So, a lot of people don’t like that,” Diggs continued.

The cornerback emphasized that Parsons’ confidence was warranted and never created problems in the locker room environment. “But when we’re in the locker room, everyone’s joking, everyone’s laughing, everyone’s smiling, everyone’s happy. So I don’t know where those narratives came from. From my standpoint, he’s a great kid. He takes care of his family, takes care of his responsibilities on the field, and off the field, so he can’t do any wrong in my eyes.”

This account directly contradicts the Sports Illustrated report suggesting teammates found Parsons difficult to deal with. Instead, Diggs describes a player who contributed positively to team chemistry while maintaining his competitive edge.

The relationship between Diggs and Parsons extended beyond football. Diggs was present at Parsons’ house to celebrate when the linebacker agreed to his four-year, $186 million extension with $136 million guaranteed. This level of personal connection suggests genuine friendship rather than mere professional tolerance.

Former Players vs. Current Teammates

While Diggs didn’t name names, his comments about “former players” clearly referenced the public dispute between Parsons and former Cowboys edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence. Lawrence, who departed for Seattle this offseason after 11 seasons in Dallas, had criticized Parsons’ work ethic and social media usage in a March Twitter exchange.

Lawrence’s criticism came after signing a three-year, $32.5 million deal with the Seahawks, suggesting his perspective may have been influenced by his departure from Dallas. The timing of his comments—criticizing a current player while promoting his new team—raises questions about his motivations.

The distinction between former and current players is crucial for understanding the true locker room dynamics. Current teammates who work with Parsons daily provide more credible testimony about his character than former players who may have personal grievances.

Diggs’s explanation about jealousy and envy makes sense in the context of an elite young player taking spotlight from veterans. Parsons accumulated 52.5 sacks in his first four seasons while earning four Pro Bowl selections, naturally drawing attention that might have previously gone to other defensive players.

The Business Side of Football

CeeDee Lamb, who experienced his own contract negotiations with Jerry Jones, provided important context about the business realities that led to Parsons’ departure. His perspective shows understanding of the difficult position players face when seeking fair compensation.

“I learned that last year, and obviously you only can go off your own experience. A lot of people won’t even realize half of what’s going on, and I understand you want to think about the team,” Lamb said. “You want to think about everything else, but man, you got to take care of your family first. This is his first big contract, and I feel like he needs to get everything he deserves, and he did. Shout out [to] him for that.”

This mature perspective from Lamb suggests that any tension around Parsons’ situation came from contract negotiations rather than personality conflicts with teammates. Players who have been through similar situations understand the pressures and decisions involved.

Why the Rumors Don’t Add Up

The passionate defenses from Lamb and Diggs raise serious questions about the accuracy of the negative rumors. Both players had nothing to gain by defending Parsons after his departure, yet they chose to speak up unprompted.

Their detailed, emotional responses suggest genuine relationships rather than manufactured public relations responses. Lamb’s week-to-week expressions of support and Diggs’s presence at contract celebrations indicate real friendships that contradict the “egotistical” narrative.

The timing of the negative reports—coming after a blockbuster trade—also seems suspicious. If Parsons truly had widespread locker room problems, those stories likely would have surfaced earlier rather than conveniently appearing after his departure.

The upcoming Week 4 matchup between Dallas and Green Bay will provide an emotional test of these relationships. Both Lamb and Diggs expressed genuine concern about facing their former teammate, with Diggs already planning to exchange jerseys after the game.

The evidence strongly suggests that Micah Parsons maintained positive relationships with his current Cowboys teammates, and any negative sentiment came from former players or media speculation rather than actual locker room dynamics.