Cowboy team member CeeDee Lamb among others voicing backing for Micah Parsons following trade demand
Micah Parsons, the premier pass-rusher for the Dallas Cowboys since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, has requested a trade from the team. In a public statement, Parsons expressed his discontent with the lack of contract negotiations and the perceived "radio silence" from the Cowboys' management.
In his trade request, Parsons stated that he no longer wants to be in Dallas. He mentioned his desire to play in front of the best fans in sports and make the team his pops and he grew up cheering for in Harrisburg, PA. The 26-year-old player has been frustrated with the stalled contract talks and felt sidelined in negotiations without his agent present.
Parsons has also been upset by what he described as "repeated shots" and negative narratives from the organization, including comments made by owner Jerry Jones that he found dismissive and disrespectful. In a social media post on Friday, Parsons made his intentions clear, stating that he has done everything to show he wanted to stay with the Cowboys.
The trade request came as a surprise to many, given Parsons' impressive performance since joining the team. In 63 career games, he has amassed 52.5 sacks, 172 solo tackles, and nine forced fumbles. Last season alone, he recorded 12 sacks in 13 games, earning a spot in the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive year.
CeeDee Lamb, a teammate of Parsons, has expressed support for him, writing on social media, "Never fails dawg. Just pay the man what you owe em. No need for the extra curricular." Cowboys' cornerback Trevon Diggs, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, and defensive Juanyeh Thomas all changed their profile pictures to include Parsons in solidarity.
Despite Parsons' public trade request, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has dismissed it as part of negotiations and stated he will not consider trading Parsons at this time. Jones also criticized the media narratives and injury issues mentioned by Parsons as "30 years of old stuff."
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Parsons will remain with the Cowboys or be traded to another team. Regardless, his impact on the team has been significant, and his future will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
[1] Dallas Morning News
[2] ESPN
[3] Sports Illustrated
[4] CBS Sports
- Micah Parsons' dream of playing in front of the best sports fans in America might be fulfilled if he gets traded, as he admires the team he grew up cheering for in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- With his trade request, the versatile NFL player, who excels in both football and American football, has put his desire to switch teams on the table, hinting at potential involvement in the NFL or American-football league.
