The latest update in the Micah Parsons saga further illustrates the tensions between his camp and the Cowboys. With no active extension talks ongoing, an escalation could soon take place.
Parsons is now “considering drastic measures” as it pertains to his future, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. That could include a trade request or a decision to cut ties with the Cowboys altogether. The latter step would be rather difficult since the four-time Pro Bowler is under contract with Dallas for 2025, but a public request to be dealt would of course fall in line with standard practice for a number of players dissatisfied with their situation.
Since a face-to-face summit with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took place in the spring – during which the framework of an agreement was worked out – things have spiraled in this case. The top of the edge rush market has swelled multiple times in 2025, as expected. T.J. Watt now leads the way as a result of his $41MM-per-year Steelers pact, but Parsons has long been expected to surpass that figure based on his age.
The 26-year-old originally targeted the start of free agency as the timeline for a new deal before shifting that to the beginning of training camp. With both artificial deadlines having come and gone, Parsons has grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress at the negotiating table. The price of a second Dallas contract – presuming one eventually gets signed – will no doubt be higher than it would have been had the parties consummated a deal before the Watt agreement. Public comments made recently on both sides have heightened speculation this situation may not result in the long-term pact many have long expected would be the case.
Prior to Russini’s report, Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS confirmed on Friday morning that the narrative of tension between Parsons and the Cowboys has a strong foundation. He added that, in addition to issues of term length and compensation, “feelings” are among the issues yet to be resolved in this saga. An asking price beyond what was already (informally) agreed to this spring would be an understandable cause for consternation on the part of the Cowboys. Likewise, seeing his extension talks drag out in a similar fashion to those of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb last year has unsurprisingly irked Parsons and his representation given their desire to work out a deal as early as 2024.
Having earned a spot on the first or second All-Pro team during each of his four seasons to date, Parsons has a strong case to move the EDGE market to a new financial position. The Penn State product has amassed 52.5 sacks to date and will be counted on to lead the way in the pass rush department for Dallas in 2025 and (theoretically, at least) beyond. No agreement being struck in this case could lead to a free agent departure next spring or, more likely, a decision from the Cowboys to apply the franchise tag.
Agent David Mulugheta has been in contact with Adam Prasifka, who regularly has a strong role in player contract talks. Neither Jerry nor COO Stephen Jones has spoken with Mulugheta to date, however, and it would come as a surprise if any positive movement were to come about until and unless that changes. For now, attention will turn to Parsons and his willingness to take things a step further in the absence of traction on the negotiating front.
Jerry despitin’ Jerry…coulda, shoulda, didn’t
A lot of people on here get mad any time a player requests a trade, but it’s a more civilized tactic than picking Jerry Jones up by the lapels and telling him to stop screwing this up. It would be entertaining to watch Parsons do that, though.
There have been plenty of occasions where I have been critical of Jerry but anyone who commits elder abuse against an 82 year old should be severely punished.
Good grief. Lemon you make enough dopey jokes on here that you should realize my joke doesn’t refer to an actual possibility of Parsons assaulting Jones.
Last week some whacko tried to get into NFL headquarters and do harm so any crazy behavior seems possible these days.
Dude, give it a rest. I made a joke about Micah Parsons grabbing Jerry Jones by the lapels, not coming in with an AR-15.
you are literally the “leave the billion dollar company alone” meme lol
Thankfully he was crosseyed and got off on the wrong floor.
Jerry Jones isn’t some frail elder. He is a parasitic racist, a landlord, a climate-change accelerator, a union-buster, and a cartel chief. Nothing that could ever be done to him could ever be abusive.
I’m confused why “landlord” is in your list alongside those other things. If landlords didn’t exist, most people wouldn’t have a place to live.
This has been such a show…Jerry loves this…probably telling Parsons to request a trade…lol…
Jerry will end the show at some point…and Parsons will be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL.
The GM and owner not talking to the agent is just bizarre.
He would look AMAZING in either midnight green or even Kelly green!
Or just send him to Cleveland where he can enjoy the losing along side Myles Garrett.
Note to posters: Don’t bother with the trade him to the Bears for 5 1st round picks. Not happening. Not happening for 1 1st round pick. and I’d love to see him try and pick up Ryan Poles by his lapels, Would be funny to see him get a hernia.
Last time I checked the Bears don’t wear green . . .
He’d just be on a different IR.
Jerry doesn’t care as long as Cowboys are being talked about…. Jerry is a salesman and even though Micah is an awesome player – he’s just as much a drama-queen…. He has a contract for this year, regardless – go play.
Dallas should trade Parsons in a Herschel Walker type trade. I’ve been saying that for months. Does Jerry have the gumption to do it??? Also, how will fans react? Do they want Parsons gone or go crazy like Luka trade.
Dallas can no longer pull off Herschel Walker type trades because of who they have running the front office. When Walker was dealt Jimmy Johnson was behind who and what they got back for Walker. Sure as hell not Jerry and his underling Stephen. Get ready for another depressing season Cowboys fans. I’m one of them so I certainly know.
Who are the front runners to acquire him if he does become available?
I’d rank the Chargers at the top of that list. They have the need, plus the cap space to get a deal done. With Micah, I think they’d overtake KC as the favorite in the division, too.
Buffalo, the Jets and possibly the Raiders also make sense- although Parson’s agent is David Mulugheta, which could pose problems for the Raiders since he also represents Wilkins.
There are some NFC teams, too, but I don’t think Dallas would want to trade him in conference since they mistakenly believe they can be competitive.
Some important additional context here is that Micah Parsons’ best friend on the team is Trevon Diggs, and Stephen Jones has felt it very necessary to criticize Diggs’ rehab process/choices. So in addition to whatever the hell the Joneses are doing in their negotiations with Parsons, they’re also bickering with his best friend on the team. Great way to alienate your best player.
Somewhere Howie Roseman has every news source on 5 second refresh with Dallas in speed dial lol
“Feelings” ….bruh. Grow. Up.
I know right. It’s a business.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Insane talent. Bigger distraction.
This title is clickbait. Nowhere in this article does it say he’s “considering a trade request.” All it says is “drastic measures.” That could mean a holdout, retirement, or a ton of other things, including a trade request.
He quite literally requested a trade about 30 minutes ago
F A L C O N S !