Micah Parsons claps back at fans telling him to quit his podcast as Shannon Sharpe inks $100M deal

Just as Shannon Sharpe’s podcast empire hits a $100M valuation, Micah Parsons called out fans who criticized him for focusing too much on his own show. In his recent tweets, he reminded everyone about the harsh reality of football, explaining how many players believe the money earned through the sport will sustain them for life but that’s not always the case.

After the Cowboys’ disappointing playoff exit, Parsons has been under scrutiny not just for his performance, but for his media presence. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) questioned why he’s still podcasting in the offseason instead of focusing entirely on football.

What made all this louder was the news of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay signing a massive distribution deal with Colin Cowherd’s “The Volume.” With reports saying the deal could be worth $100 million, Parsons’ podcast suddenly seemed less like a distraction and more like a smart side hustle.
The irony? Fans love Sharpe’s takes, but when Parsons follows a similar media path, they come for his priorities. Parsons pointed out that the hate seems selective and that athletes are allowed to build more than one career.

Once his tweet got viral, one fan sarcastically asked, “So you’d rather make money podcasting than playing pro ball?” To which Parsons fired back with clarity:
“No, just setting up my life for after football!! The NFL is unforgiving and each year is never guaranteed!! Most players make that mistake thinking the NFL lasts forever—and it doesn’t!”

He didn’t stop there. Parsons also emphasized how many former legends have privately admitted they wish they’d gotten into media earlier in their careers.
“You’d be amazed how many former players wish they got active in media before they retired—and that’s coming from legends of the game! Honestly motivates me to keep going!”

Whether people agree or not, Parsons is making one thing clear: he's playing the long game.
Even with all the noise, there’s no sign Parsons is quitting the gridiron. He’s still one of the league’s most dominant defenders. But it’s clear he’s also investing in his off-field voice just like guys like Sharpe and Marshawn Lynch once did.
Whether fans love it or not, Micah’s mindset is clear: build the brand while you’re still playing. If Shannon Sharpe can turn his voice into a $100M empire, why shouldn’t the next generation?
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