Former Player Who Suited Up for Both Eagles and Cowboys Publicly Supports Eagles – After What He Got in Return from Cowboys Despite All He Gave
Former Player Who Suited Up for Both Eagles and Cowboys Publicly Supports Eagles – After What He Got in Return from Cowboys Despite All He Gave
Ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 NFL season opener, former linebacker Darrin Smith, who once played for both the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, has stirred controversy by publicly declaring his support for the Eagles — the bitter rival of his former Super Bowl-winning team.
Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys in the 1990s, took to social media to express his frustration with how things ended in Dallas:
"I bled, sweated, and fought for Dallas. Two Super Bowls don’t come by luck. But they tossed me aside — no thank you, no respect. I’m a man, and I can’t support an organization that disregards what I gave up for them."
As a key part of the legendary Cowboys defense in the early '90s, Smith was known for his speed, intelligence, and consistency. However, after his rookie contract ended, disputes over salary led to a bitter split — and eventually, he signed with the Eagles.
Although his time in Philadelphia was shorter, Smith says the Eagles treated him with the respect the Cowboys failed to show. With Dallas and Philly set to clash in the season opener, Smith didn’t hold back:
"I’m rooting for the Eagles. Not because of the jersey — but because of how they respect their players."
His words have sparked major debate across NFL fanbases, particularly among Cowboys loyalists. Yet they also shine a light on a deeper, long-standing tension between the Cowboys front office and some of the veterans who once helped build their dynasty.
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