Cowboys' Micah Parsons Responds To Viral Mike McCarthy 'Shade'

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has responded to allegations that he "threw shade" at head coach Mike McCarthy, saying on The Edge, "I never once threw, or even intended to throw, Mike McCarthy under the bus."

More News: Cowboys' Micah Parsons Officially Active for Eagles Matchup

To unpack what Parsons was denying by saying he didn't throw McCarthy under the bus requires some explanation. The Cowboys were crushed by the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 10 match-up, losing 34-6. They finished Sunday's game with only 32 net passing yards, as quarterback Cooper Rush and the offense failed to generate any momentum, both on the ground and in the air.

With quarterback Dak Prescott out for the season, Dallas now finds itself in the middle of a losing streak and stands in third place in the NFC East with a 3–6 record. Things don't look bright for their chances of the playoff, and the enormity of their loss to Philadelphia has caused a flurry of public comments.

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys walks across the field during an NFL football game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cooper Neill/Getty Images

After the game, Parsons said, "Mike (McCarthy) can leave and go wherever he wants. Guys I kind of feel bad for (are) guys like Zack Martin and guys who might be on their last year or on their way out. Because that's who I wanted to hold the trophy for. You want to win games and do great things with those type of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did."

It didn't help matters that he added that it was "above [his] pay grade" when asked if McCarthy would be coaching the Cowboys next season. Regardless, his comments could be taken in a number of ways and it was widely speculated that the DL was dissing his head coach.

Parsons is apparently trying to take control of the narrative. Previously, he posted on social media that "The way y'all twist words and flip them around for content is nasty work" and now is fully denying that he intended his words to blame McCarthy for the blowout loss.

More News: Cowboys' Dak Prescott Likely to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery: Report

Still, the Cowboys face a steep uphill battle for the season ahead, especially with their star quarterback potentially out for the season. Reports indicate that Prescott will require surgery, which would keep him out for approximately four months. In light of this, the Dallas quarterback is heading to New York to meet with a specialist for a second opinion.

Prescott is still hoping to find a way to avoid surgery, but it's widely believed to be the most likely course of action. If the specialist concurs with the team doctors' diagnosis, Prescott is expected to undergo the procedure on Wednesday.

For more on the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.