Micah Parsons didn’t attempt to soften his words, walk them back or offer a carefully polished response when addressing critics during a recent appearance on the Open Thoughts Podcast, choosing instead to confront the backlash surrounding his departure from the Dallas Cowboys and make clear how he feels about television personalities who have questioned both his performance and his decision-making.

Parsons, now with the Green Bay Packers after leaving Dallas earlier this past season, directed pointed criticism toward national sports television commentators, accusing some of hiding behind studio desks and social media platforms rather than engaging directly.

“They’re scared. They scared to voice their opinions. F**k them,” Parsons said. “Like, I’ll tell you, f**k Skip Bayless. F**k all them. I don’t give a f**k.”

The comments represent one of the most direct responses Parsons has offered since his move from Dallas, a transition that sparked debate across national programs and social media feeds alike. While the defensive end has remained productive on the field, he acknowledged frustration with what he described as commentary designed more to provoke reaction than offer substantive analysis.

“They want to rage bait me, but they won’t say that to my face,” Parsons said. “You Twitter finger a** motherf****rs. F**k them. I don’t give a f**k. I’ll tell you how it is.”

Among the commentators Parsons referenced was longtime television personality Skip Bayless, who questioned the optics and competitive implications of Parsons’ exit from Dallas. Rather than deflect, Parsons challenged Bayless directly during the podcast conversation.

“You suck, your show don’t work no more. What are we talking about here?” Parsons said. “F**k them. Motherf****rs be trying to tell you how to play the game. Come play my position, Skip. Cause I can do what you do. I do it better sometimes. So, what are we talking about here?”

Parsons’ remarks underscore the increasingly tense relationship between Parsons and the national debate ecosystem that fuels modern sports television, where strong opinions often drive ratings and viral clips. He suggested that some personalities cross a line when criticism shifts from performance evaluation to personal attack, particularly when the conversation centers on loyalty or character.

At the same time, Parsons did not rule out the possibility of joining sports media once his playing career concludes, though he made clear any transition would come with conditions.

“It just depends if they let me be me,” Parsons said. “I’m not here to instigate no other player or talk back about another player because they had a bad game or whatever. If they want me to be anti-whatever fanbase, I’m good. I’m not no puppet. A lot of these dudes is puppets for national TV. If you want to be a puppet, be a puppet. But that’s not me. I’m not selling my soul for a check. I’m good.”

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