Fans receiving a message from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after Linebacker Micah Parsons requests a trade
Micah Parsons Requests Trade from Dallas Cowboys
In a surprising turn of events, star linebacker Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. The news was announced on social media by Parsons himself, citing a lack of progress in contract negotiations and frustration with the team's handling of his contract and reputation.
Parsons, who has been one of the premier pass-rushers since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State, has been a key player for the Cowboys. In 63 career games, he has 52.5 sacks with 172 solo tackles and nine forced fumbles. Despite this impressive performance, Parsons has made the Pro Bowl in all four seasons of his career.
The trade request comes after Parsons stated that there has been "radio silence" from the Cowboys in regard to any potential contract extension after last season. He also mentioned that he no longer wants shots taken at him for getting injured while playing for the organization and no longer wants narratives created and spread about him.
Cowboys COO and EVP Stephen Jones confirmed receiving Parsons' trade request personally. Jones thinks the trade request is just part of negotiations and is not concerned for fans, stating they should not lose sleep over the matter. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has also spoken about Parsons' trade request for the first time.
Despite the current stalemate, Parsons has been chatting with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and defensive end George Pickens during training camp. No demands have been made by Parsons' agent about money, years, or anything else regarding a potential contract extension.
As of early August 2025, the Cowboys and Parsons had not made substantive progress in contract negotiations. Parsons stated that the team had not engaged in contract discussions with his agent at all, and no direct negotiations occurred with his side. The Cowboys retain control rights over Parsons for the next few years, including the use of a franchise tag, but the relationship remains at a standstill with Parsons having officially requested a trade and distancing himself from ongoing negotiations.
Parsons' trade request is a significant development for the Cowboys, and it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks and months.
In light of his trade request, Micah Parsons, an NFL star known for his exceptional skills in American football, particularly football and pass-rushing, may find himself playing for a new team soon. Despite his notable performance for the Dallas Cowboys and four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, a contract stalemate has left Parsons seeking a move due to a lack of progress in negotiations and frustration with the team's handling of his contract and reputation.
