Former Dallas Cowboy Dez Bryant and New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux engaged in a heated online exchange following Saquon Barkley's impressive performance in the NFC Championship game. Barkley, a former Giant, scored three touchdowns for the Philadelphia Eagles, prompting Bryant to criticize the Giants' decision to let him go. Thibodeaux fired back, highlighting Bryant's lack of Super Bowl rings, which ignited a back-and-forth on social media.
Bryant's initial post mocking the Giants' decision to release Barkley drew a sharp response from Thibodeaux, who pointed out that they both had the same number of Super Bowl victories. Bryant retorted by emphasizing his successful career and place in the record books. He further criticized the Giants' management for letting Barkley go and questioned their decision-making.
The exchange escalated, with Thibodeaux stating he would "shoot on any old head mentioning the Giants" and Bryant criticizing the team's overall performance. Thibodeaux then questioned why Bryant hadn't retired, suggesting he might even try out for the Giants if given the opportunity. The conversation eventually cooled down, with Bryant expressing hope for Thibodeaux's future success. An NFL fan later inquired about the reason for the disagreement, and Thibodeaux affirmed his commitment to defending the Giants organization.
