"This isn’t very smart few weeks before training camp" - NFL fans react to Micah Parsons breaking ankles during basketball game

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has emerged as a defensive superstar in the league. He had one of the best rookie seasons of all time in 2021-22 and won Defensive Rookie of the Year.He recorded 13 sacks, 84 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and 67 quarterback pressures last season. He lined up all over the field, playing 374 snaps in the defensive line, 498 at linebacker, 29 at cornerback and one at safety. His love for Dallas is also a part of what makes him perfect for the team.On Sunday, the All-Pro linebacker was spotted playing a different sport. Parsons posted a video on Instagram of himself performing silky basketball moves in the gym.Kevin Gray Jr.@KevinGraySportsCowboys Micah Parsons out here breaking ankles and says can’t nobody guard him in the league …#CowboysNation (: @MicahhParsons11 IG)2651273Cowboys Micah Parsons out here breaking ankles and says can’t nobody guard him in the league 👀…#CowboysNation (🎥: @MicahhParsons11 IG) https://t.co/KiKsRBwKm8Fans were quick to weigh in on the matter. One user said it wasn't a good idea for Parsons to be playing basketball weeks ahead of training camp.Turk⚾@daturk22@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 This isn’t very smart a few weeks before training camp… it all goes back to Jerry and his cupcake atmosphere around there.9@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 This isn’t very smart a few weeks before training camp… it all goes back to Jerry and his cupcake atmosphere around there.One user thinks Parsons could be the most competitive athlete in the world after seeing his basketball skills.Tanner Carlson@TannerCarlson20@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 This dude might just be the most competitive dude in all of professional sports.@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 This dude might just be the most competitive dude in all of professional sports.One fan thinks Parsons is one of the most fluid athletes and can play wide receiver.Ultimate_Warrior@TheZzzzDoc@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Show me another LB who's this fluid in motion. @MicahhParsons11 is a wide receiver/small forward moonlighting as a LB on his off days4@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Show me another LB who's this fluid in motion. @MicahhParsons11 is a wide receiver/small forward moonlighting as a LB on his off daysOne fan urged Parsons to stop playing basketball to minimise the risk of injury before the NFL season.Zito@ZitoFrankie@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Stop playing basketball please @MicahhParsons11 I won’t watch if u get hurt3@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Stop playing basketball please @MicahhParsons11 I won’t watch if u get hurtAngel@jgracia0929@KevinGraySports @OhThatsAT @MicahhParsons11 Imagine a bunch of nobodies telling a millionaire what he should and shouldn’t do you guys need a life12@KevinGraySports @OhThatsAT @MicahhParsons11 Imagine a bunch of nobodies telling a millionaire what he should and shouldn’t do 😂 you guys need a lifeThis Twitter user urged Parsons not to get hurt.Jesse Showerda@JesseShowerda@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Don’t get hurt!1@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Don’t get hurt!The DFW CulturALL Sports Guy@Adisa44@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 I'm terrified he's going to break his own ankles. Stay off the hardwood, we need you on the field.@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 I'm terrified he's going to break his own ankles. Stay off the hardwood, we need you on the field.One Twitter user said he believed someone from the Cowboys would shut this down.Jon Szabo@JonSzabo1@KevinGraySports @1053thefan @MicahhParsons11 Someone is about to shut this down from the cowboys25@KevinGraySports @1053thefan @MicahhParsons11 Someone is about to shut this down from the cowboysAnother user felt the video was &quot;not a good look&quot; and that Jerry Jones would be having a word with Parsons going forward.Colt Connolly Zieler 🦉@ColtConnolly6@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Jerry gonna have a meeting with him tomorrow. This ain’t a good look lol9@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Jerry gonna have a meeting with him tomorrow. This ain’t a good look lolSean Don ☀️@SeanDon_2@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Linebacker getting buckets lol dudes an athlete@KevinGraySports @MicahhParsons11 Linebacker getting buckets lol dudes an athleteWhile it isn't the smartest idea to be playing pick-up hoops in the offseason, Micah Parsons can't really be blamed for focusing on something other than football for a few weeks. The 23-year-old will be hoping for another successful season with the Cowboys when the 2022-23 campaign gets underway.

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