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As the Dallas Cowboys opened training camp in Oxnard, the spotlight wasn’t on Dak Prescott or the offensive changes, it was squarely on Micah Parsons.
The three-time All-Pro edge rusher is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and as fans demand a long-term deal, the team’s front office is walking a fine line.
Jerry Jones disses Micah Parsons publicly amidst signing of long-term contract extension
During Saturday’s public practice, chants of “Pay Micah” rang out from the stands, reflecting the growing frustration among the fanbase. After the session, Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones addressed the contract saga with a short but striking remark.
“We want to pay Micah too. He has to want to be paid,” Jones said, in comments first reported by Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The statement immediately set off debate about where negotiations stand and whether the holdup is on the team’s side or Parsons‘.
The linebacker, who has been limited in camp with minor back tightness, has participated in drills but watched Wednesday’s session from the sideline. Parsons later clarified he isn’t “holding in,” insisting his absence from some reps isn’t contract-related.
Parsons expected to command record-setting deal amid rising tension
At just 25 years old, Parsons is already one of the most dominant defenders in the NFL. In his first four seasons, he’s racked up 50 sacks, earned four Pro Bowl nods, and been named an All-Pro three times.
With edge rusher salaries skyrocketing, Parsons is projected to land a deal north of $40 million per year, in line with or exceeding contracts signed by T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett.
Despite his production, the Cowboys have yet to offer a contract matching those market numbers, according to multiple reports. That gap, combined with public comments from the team’s leadership, has only heightened the tension surrounding negotiations.
Adding to the scrutiny were recent remarks from owner Jerry Jones, who raised eyebrows when discussing Parsons’ health. “He was hurt six games last year,” Jones said last week, though official records show the linebacker missed only four.
Some viewed the comment as a negotiating tactic, while others questioned whether it reflected concerns about Parsons‘ durability over the long term.
For now, Parsons remains engaged in camp, though his workload is being monitored. Both sides have expressed optimism that a deal will eventually get done, but with the season approaching and fan pressure mounting, every word from the Cowboys’ front office is being dissected.
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