Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner, dismisses Micah Parsons' demands for a trade as mere negotiations
In the ongoing saga between Dallas Cowboys star defensive end Micah Parsons and the franchise, the standout player has publicly requested a trade, citing a feeling of being misled and frustrated by a lack of formal contract extension talks.
Parsons, who is going into the final season of his five-year rookie contract, is seeking a new deal that would make him the highest-paid defender in NFL history. The disagreement stems from Parsons’ account that a March meeting with owner Jerry Jones was expected to lead to formal negotiations, but instead Jones treated it as a general conversation without involving Parsons’ agent afterward.
Jones, however, maintains the situation is part of contract negotiation dynamics, with him publicly stating he "thinks the world of Micah" and considering the trade request a negotiation tactic. The Cowboys' owner has not answered directly when asked if he expects Parsons will be on the team for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Jones expressed his belief that the current hostility will be resolved in a satisfactory manner for all involved. This sentiment is echoed by Cowboys players, with multiple players posting their support for Parsons on social media, and fans showing their support during practice with chants of "Let's pay Micah!"
Parsons, who has at least 12 sacks in each of his four seasons with the Cowboys and 52 1/2 for his career, is currently sidelined due to a back injury. If no contract extension is reached, Parsons could be franchise tagged in 2026.
CeeDee Lamb, another standout player for the Cowboys, wrote on social media, "Just pay the man." Jerry Jones acknowledged the different moods in any relationship, but expressed his enjoyment of Parsons and expected the framework established during the disputed spring talks to be used for a contract extension.
As the deadline for a contract extension approaches, the Cowboys and Parsons will need to find a resolution to keep one of the league's premier defenders on the team.
- In Toronto's major media outlets, the ongoing contract dispute between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is receiving extensive coverage, with sports news programs focusing on the standoff between the star defensive end and the franchise.
- The trade request by Micah Parsons, who has been a key player for the Cowboys in American football, has sparked discussions not only within the team but also among NFL fans, with many expressing their support for Parsons on social media platforms.
- As the NFL season approaches, the media scrutiny on the Cordell Lane Stadium's opening game between the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will not just focus on the game itself, but also on the resolution of the contract dispute involving the NFL's highest-paid defender candidate, Micah Parsons.
