Saquon Barkley Congratulates Micah Parsons on $203.5 Million Contract
NFL World Explodes When Cowboys Reveal It Was a Prank
A Celebration Turns Into Chaos
It all started with a tweet. New Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, known for his explosive play on the field and classy demeanor off it, publicly congratulated his former Penn State teammate and close friend Micah Parsons for reportedly signing a massive $203.5 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
“Couldn’t be prouder of you, bro. $203M!! You earned every cent. Let’s eat this season. 💰🔥” Barkley wrote in a since-deleted post that sent social media into a frenzy.
But what happened next turned a congratulatory moment into one of the wildest stories in recent NFL history.
The Cowboys Pull Off the Ultimate Prank
Just hours later, Cowboys insiders dropped the bombshell: the contract was fake. In what is now being called the most elaborate locker room prank in the league’s modern era, the Cowboys media team had leaked a mock contract extension video internally as part of a “Micah Appreciation Day” gag—complete with fake ESPN graphics, player reactions, and even a faux press release.
Micah, fully in on the joke, played along flawlessly, accepting hugs from teammates, taking staged calls from “Jerry Jones,” and even recording a mock interview where he said, “It’s humbling, man. I can finally buy that moon crater I’ve had my eye on.”
NFL Fans React with Shock and Outrage
What started as a lighthearted prank among teammates quickly spiraled into viral chaos. Thousands of fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with reactions ranging from amusement to outrage:
- “I screamed. I cheered. I cried. And now I find out it was FAKE?”
- “Micah deserves $203M anyway. PAY HIM FOR REAL, JERRY.”
- “This is the greatest and worst prank in NFL history.”
- “Saquon got caught in the crossfire and I’ve never related more.”
Some fans accused the Cowboys of insensitivity, while others admired the creativity and unity behind the gag. Still, the online community remains divided, with hashtags like #MicahMoneyGate and #PayParsonsForReal trending for hours.
Saquon Barkley Responds With Grace
After learning the truth, Barkley responded with the same level-headed charm fans know him for:
“Micah got me good 😂 I was ready to buy him dinner for the next 10 years. All love. Just make sure the next contract is real.”
He ended the post with a handshake emoji and tagged the Cowboys, prompting Micah Parsons to quote-reply:
“Dinner still sounds good tho 👀🍽️”
Micah Parsons Speaks Out
Later in a team interview, Parsons couldn’t stop laughing as he described how the prank went down:
“Everybody played their part too perfectly. I had people texting me from all over the league. I almost believed it myself for a second. But hey, if it’s not real today… maybe tomorrow.”
He winked at the camera, clearly enjoying the moment—and perhaps sending a subtle message to Dallas management about future contract expectations.
A Prank for the Ages
While fans may still be reeling from emotional whiplash, one thing is clear: the Cowboys just pulled off the most viral prank of the 2025 NFL offseason, and Micah Parsons may have added “Oscar-worthy actor” to his already elite resume.
Now, the football world watches and waits—because while this contract was a joke, the next one might just be the real $200 million deal.
