👋 Good morning! - Thirty-six years ago, Dallas lived through the infamous Saturday Night Massacre after the firing of the legendary Tom Landry. Now, nearly four decades later, Cowboys fans are reeling from the Thursday Night Massacre. In case you’ve managed to avoid the news, let me ruin your day: Micah Parsons is gone. The Cowboys stunned the NFL by shipping their generational pass rusher to the Green Bay Packers, ending an era before it even hit its prime. In just four years, Parsons etched his name among the franchise’s all-time greats, and now he’s wearing green and yellow. Do your best to enjoy the weekend. - Ali Jawad

Jerry Jones lost his temper, and Micah Parsons lost his star in Dallas. In a move that sent shockwaves across the NFL, the Cowboys traded away their generational pass rusher to the Green Bay Packers, ending an era. Jones insists this wasn’t a panic move, but rather a calculated decision that will make Dallas stronger now and in the future. Fans? They’re not so sure.

The deal netted the Cowboys two future first-round picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark, while Parsons signed a record-setting $188 million extension with Green Bay. Jones went so far as to compare it to the legendary Herschel Walker trade that fueled the dynasty of the 1990s. But this isn’t 1989, and Dallas isn’t rebuilding. Dak Prescott is the NFL’s highest-paid player, and this franchise is supposed to be in win-now mode.

So how did it all unravel? What looked like a done deal earlier in the offseason, suddenly fell apart, sparking weeks of tension that only grew louder during training camp. Behind the scenes, frustrations mounted, trust broke down, and the relationship between Jerry Jones and his superstar edge rusher hit a breaking point. By Thursday night, the unthinkable had happened, and the Cowboys were left without the face of their defense.

Now the Cowboys are gambling that depth, draft picks, and cap space can outweigh the game-changing impact of a pass rusher who looked destined for Canton. Jones swears this is about playoff success and stopping the run, but the last time Dallas tried this bold of a move, it took four years to pay off. Will history repeat itself, or has Jerry just made the most costly mistake of his career? We’ll get our first glimpse on Sept. 28, when Parsons returns to AT&T Stadium under the bright lights of Sunday Night Footbal

Well I made my debut on our weekly DLLS Wings pod yesterday for 10 minutes before having to walk off live on set for the Micah Parsons trade. Still, we had a fun show. The Wings are out of the playoff picture, their season derailed by an injury list longer than a CVS receipt. But here’s the twist, has Paige Bueckers already locked up Rookie of the Year despite the chaos around her? Erika and Bobby dive into her historic rookie run, stack her up against the ROTY field, and ask if team struggles even matter. Plus, we break down the looming WNBA CBA showdown and what a work stoppage could mean for the Wings’ future.

DLLS Mavs beat writer Tim Cato dropped his annual Dallas Mavericks fan survey ahead of the 2025-26 season, and the results are telling. Fans weighed in on everything from projected win totals to who really stands as the team’s third-best player. They also shared on the DLLS Mavs show how many guys they trust in a playoff rotation right now, plus their confidence (or lack thereof) in the coaching staff, front office, and even ownership. Let’s just say, the answers reveal plenty about where Mavs Nation’s head is at heading into the new year.

Today on our summer series “The Other 31” we spotlight the newly named Utah Mammoth, joined by special guests Belle Fraser (Salt Lake Tribune beat writer) and Steve “Petey” Peters (former NHL video coach, Inside the Coaches’ Room). Gone is the placeholder “Utah Hockey Club” — now the Mammoth are aiming to build a true identity and, hopefully, a perennial playoff contender. Led by Clayton Keller and rising stars Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley, plus a pipeline of high-end draft picks, the pieces are there. But with just one postseason appearance in the last 13 years, how long will fans stay patient before demanding results from GM Bill Armstrong’s deliberate rebuild?

The Texas Rangers just closed out another impressive home stand, showing once again they can handle top competition at Globe Life Field. But step outside Arlington, and the story changes, road struggles continue to cast doubt on their consistency. With the playoff race heating up, the big question on the DLLS Rangers podcast is whether this team can finally translate home dominance into road success. If not, all that momentum could slip away when it matters most.

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Ali Jawad
Dallas Cowboys ​Content Creator/Newsletter Writer
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