Philadelphia, PA – June 19, 2025
The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry is officially back in overdrive—and this time, it’s thanks to a single comment from Dak Prescott that set off an emotional firestorm among Eagles legends and fans alike.
During a recent media appearance, Prescott confidently declared that the Cowboys would be “unstoppable” in 2025 and were “the team to beat in the NFC.” While such bravado might be routine for an NFL quarterback, it didn’t sit well in Philadelphia—especially with Eagles legend Seth Joyner, who responded with a scathing rant that instantly went viral.
"Dak Prescott hasn’t done a damn thing to talk like that," Joyner said on JAKIB Sports. “You want to run your mouth in June like you’ve already got a Super Bowl ring? Brother, you better check the film. You’ve been stuck in the same playoff loop for years.”
Joyner’s fierce rebuttal not only lit up social media but also reignited the deep disdain that Eagles fans harbor toward Dallas. Clips of his rant flooded X (formerly Twitter), with fans posting reaction memes and rallying behind their former linebacker. “This is why Seth Joyner is HIM,” one user wrote. “Dak poked the wrong city.”
Prescott’s comments came just days after minicamp wrapped, fueling speculation that he was trying to assert dominance early in what’s expected to be a bitter divisional race. But in Philly, confidence without trophies is a dangerous game. And no franchise is quicker to call it out than the Eagles.
The timing of this verbal exchange is especially combustible. Philadelphia’s defense, led by newcomers and young talents like Kelee Ringo and Ji’Ayir Brown, is aiming to restore its hard-nosed identity. Joyner’s message appeared to double as a rallying cry for that mission.
"Don’t talk like a king if you haven’t built the throne," Joyner added, a line that fans immediately turned into graphic posts, T-shirts, and soundbites.
With the Eagles and Cowboys set to meet twice this season, those matchups just gained new intensity. If Prescott thought his words would go unnoticed, he now knows differently. In Philadelphia, arrogance is remembered—and vengeance is usually served at the Linc.
One boast from Dallas, one roar from Philly. The rivalry just got personal again.
