Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys continues to show up for the team, but he hasn’t been practicing. Some have cited that Parsons is injured, but the reality of the situation is that he wants a new contract, and until the Cowboys figure that out, they’ll either have to grant his trade request or expect him to be on the sidelines.
It’s a very tough situation for both sides, but ultimately, Parsons deserves the money that he’s looking for.
He and his agent understand that.
When speaking to reporters about the situation on Wednesday, he kept it short and sweet with a four-word message. He likely doesn’t want to say anything too outrageous, as he understands that he’s looking at one of the biggest deals in NFL history if the Cowboys stop playing around.
“My mouth is closed.”
Will the Cowboys Pay Micah Parsons?
Regarding what his next contract could look like, the Dallas Cowboys have now put themselves in a position to undoubtedly pay him more than any other non-quarterback in NFL history.
If they had gotten this deal done a few months ago, that wouldn’t have been the case. Parsons even said in the past that he was willing to take less money to help the team. Now, however, with the complete disrespect the Cowboys have shown him, the price has only gone up.
When searching for what that price might be, Bill Barnwell of ESPN thinks that it’ll come at a record-setting figure.
“When Parsons signs his deal, whether that comes with the Cowboys or somebody else, it’ll top (T.J.) Watt’s average salary — and not by a few pennies,” Barnwell wrote.
“The most likely contract is a four-year deal for $172 million, with a record average salary of $43 million per season. With Parsons’ $24 million salary for 2025 already guaranteed, that would come out to five years and $196 million, for an average of just over $39 million per year.”
Jerry Jones Provides Update on Micah Parsons Situation
Jerry Jones hasn’t done what he’s needed to do for the Dallas Cowboys over the past few years, and this situation is another example of that.
When speaking to reporters, including ESPN, about the situation, Jones didn’t have much to say. He stated that he’s glad Parsons is with the team and even gave him some respect, saying it’s a good thing he’s handling that part well.
“Again, ‘nothing,’ would be that,” Jones said. “And we might, or we might not talk. And the rest of that gets into what we do every day.”
“I’m glad he’s been here,” Jones said. “It’s important for the team, teammates, but it’s important for him to pick up all of the coaching and nuances. And osmosis is a very big thing and he’s been handling that part of it.”
The bigger question for the Cowboys is whether Parsons will suit up for them in their Week 1 contest against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. As of now, Jones doesn’t have an answer for that.
“No, not at all. You don’t have deadlines when you’re playing under a contract.”
