Micah Parsons just lost a family member and fans are showering him with support

Many NFL fans left their rivalry aside when they found out that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons had lost a family member just before the end of the year.

Parsons shared on Twitter that he had to put his dog down, mentioning that it was truly one of the hardest things he's ever done.

"Putting your dog down is truly one of the hardest things to do ever!"

NFL fans shared their support to Parsons on the lost of his dog

Dogs have increasingly become more than just a pet and are considered by many as part of their family, so a loss could get to be equally devastating.

Fans showered the defensive player with support messages on Twitter, even those who support rival teams.

Micah Parsons will continue to prepare for his team's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Amazon Prime Video in Week 17.

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