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As the Dallas Cowboys edge closer to the 2025 season opener, all eyes remain on All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons as head coach Brian Schottenheimer navigates a difficult situation.
Tensions between the star defender and the team have mounted throughout the offseason, culminating in a public trade request and a prolonged period without meaningful contract talks.
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Owner Jerry Jones has admitted uncertainty regarding Parsons’ availability, yet Coach Brian Schottenheimer remains optimistic. Schottenheimer, speaking to the media, offered a confident prediction: “I feel good that Micah will be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles.”
He emphasized that while negotiations are “the business side,” the expectation is that Parsons will play September 4 regardless of contract status.
The coach highlighted Parsons’ professionalism-his presence in meetings, walk-throughs, and understanding of the defensive scheme-as a solid foundation for his readiness despite limited on-field participation.
A contrast of confidence and doubt
The juxtaposition couldn’t be sharper. On one side, Jones conveyed doubt, unequivocally stating, “No, absolutely not” when asked about Parsons lining up for the opener. The division owner cited the lack of ongoing dialogue with Parsons or his agent and acknowledged that much rests on Parsons’ decision.
On the other side, Schottenheimer-who carries the values of a modern coach rooted in preparation and trust-projected a more hopeful outcome.
He noted, “Micah knows his body as well as anybody,” and praised the strength and training staff’s work to keep Parsons in peak shape. That Parsons has taken care of himself and maintained mental readiness-despite not engaging on the field-gives Schottenheimer confidence in his on-field performance.
Veteran QB Dak Prescott mirrored that sentiment. Having negotiated his own extension before, he expressed empathy for Parsons’ position and optimism about reconciliation.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter labeled the outlook as “headed toward divorce,” yet the coach’s belief offers a counter-narrative that Parsons and Dallas can still reconcile before kickoff.
The stakes are enormous. Parsons isn’t just a defensive playmaker-he’s arguably the franchise’s most dominant non-quarterback. If he sits out, Dallas may be forced to lean heavily on the franchise tag in future seasons or risk losing a generational talent entirely.
With just weeks until the Eagles face-off, Schottenheimer’s unwavering confidence becomes a storyline in itself: a belief in a resolution that keeps Parsons under the silver and blue.
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