Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are locked in a tense contract battle that shows no signs of easing. The All-Pro edge rusher is now considering drastic steps — including potentially severing ties or requesting a trade.
Things are starting to unravel between the Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons. What began as a routine round of contract negotiations has reportedly escalated into something far more serious.
According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, Parsons is now considering a potential trade request as frustration builds behind the scenes. The situation has deteriorated to the point where he may even sever ties with the franchise altogether.
“The Micah Parsons-Cowboys relationship has deteriorated to the point where the star pass rusher is considering drastic measures which could include a trade request or even a declaration that he is severing his relationship with the team, per multiple league sources familiar with the situation,” Russini reported.
It’s a shocking development for a player who has been the heartbeat of Dallas’ defense since the moment he arrived. Parsons has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first four seasons, and his 52.5 sacks over that span rank among the NFL’s elite.
Despite his value, contract talks have stalled.
“The two sides remain far apart heading into the second week of training camp, and are not currently negotiating,” Russini added.
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While owner Jerry Jones has remained quiet on the issue publicly, the Cowboys’ recent moves have only intensified speculation. Earlier this week, Dallas finalized a four-year, $52 million extension with tight end Jake Ferguson — a move that came as a surprise given Parsons’ unresolved contract situation.
Ferguson’s deal secures another young offensive piece for the future, but it’s also raised questions about the organization’s priorities. Why has Parsons — arguably the team’s most important player — been left waiting?
Cowboys players have started to take notice, too, with several voicing public support for Parsons on social media in recent days.
For Parsons, this standoff isn’t just about the numbers on a contract — it’s about respect. He’s been the engine of Dallas’ defense since day one, but the longer this drags out, the more it feels like the organization is taking that for granted.
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