Parsons Endorses Cowboys' New Safety

On April 24th, Michael Parsons, now balling with the Green Bay Packers, had a heartfelt

moment during Thursday night's 2026 NFL Drafton, Pidditz Bird.

The Dallas Cowboys just snagged Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs, 11th overall, as Parsons

replacement, and while covering it on Bleacher Report, he, when straight at the rookie

with some real talk.

Parsons got traded from Dallas last August after a messy contract holdout.

The Cowboys shipped him out for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, ending

what he called his second home.

Even after that tough split, Parsons showed love, telling reporters he never wanted to leave

and now hyping Downs like family.

He said they're drafting him to dominate right away, calling him the guy from day one.

Downs earned top safety honors this class, snagging the Jim Thorpe Award in 2025 and helping

Ohio State to a national title in 20.

Before, as a two-time All-American, Dallas traded two fifth-rounders to Miami to jump

at one spot and grab him.

With the Cowboys' defense dead last and points allowed last season under new coordinator

Christian Parker, Down steps in as the cornerstone.

Parsons just raised the stakes.

Now the rookies got big shoes to fill and a legend's endorsement lighting the way.