CeeDee Lamb Tells Jerry Jones, Cowboys to ‘Pay the Man’ Amid Micah Parsons Trade Request

While news of Micah Parsons’ trade request to the Dallas Cowboys has sent shockwaves across the internet and social media, one man who knows the feeling of this situation all too well is teammate CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys’ star wide receiver was in Parsons’ position last NFL offseason before finally inking a lucrative contract extension.

Although Lamb didn't have much to say as his contract situation unfolded last offseason, he's speaking out in defense of his teammate this time.

CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Cowboys, Jerry Jones After Micah Parsons' Trade Request

While Lamb's frustration with his contract situation last offseason is now in the rearview mirror, it's apparent that he's not a fan of seeing a similar situation play out with Parsons.

Almost immediately after Parsons posted a lengthy message detailing the reasons behind his trade request, Lamb posted on X with a pointed message.

"Never fails dawg. Just pay the man, what you owe em. No need for the extra curricular," Lamb wrote.

Never fails dawg.
Just pay the man, what you owe em. No need for the extra curricular 😒

— CeeDee Lamb (@_CeeDeeThree) August 1, 2025

Parsons' request to be traded comes on the heels of four stellar seasons with the Cowboys, as he made the Pro Bowl each year. He's been one of the NFL's top pass-rushers and defensive players since being selected No. 12 overall in the 2021 NFL draft.

As ESPN's Adam Schefter detailed, Parsons is one of two players in history to record a dozen sacks in each of their first four seasons, with the only other player being Hall-of-Fame pass-rusher Reggie White.

Cowboys Players Reportedly 'Rallying Around' Parsons Amid Contract Standoff

While Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has pushed the limits on several recent lucrative contract extensions, including Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, it seems the players are squarely standing in Parsons's corner currently.

As NFL Network's Jane Slater revealed, Cowboys players are "rallying around" Parsons as the star pass-rusher pushes for a new contract.

"Micah’s personality and fearlessness to speak his mind has been rare as most guys might have said a thing or two but chose largely not to talk. I still believe the deal gets done," Slater wrote on X.

"Micah has a year left and won’t want to not be on the field and Jerry isn’t gonna wanna let one of his best players just sit nor create a locker room situation as players are currently rallying around Micah. My meter is not moved here. This is Dallas. But it shouldn’t have even gotten to this point."

Lamb's immediate public comment following Parsons' trade request is proof that his teammates are standing behind him throughout this process.

Micah Parsons References Jerry Jones' Surprising Comments About Being Injured

Another aspect of Parsons' frustrations, which he referenced in his initial trade request, was the "shots taken" at him for getting injured.

"I no longer want to be held to closed door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization our fans and my teammates," Parsons wrote.

Parsons is seemingly pointing to comments made by Jones on July 21, when he discussed the contract negotiations, as RJ Ochoa of Blogging The Boys previously highlighted.

"Just because we sign him [Parsons] doesn't mean we are going to have him. He missed 6 games last year," Jones stated.

The comment struck a chord with Parsons, as he referenced it early on in his lengthy post revealing his trade request from the Cowboys.

Through four NFL seasons, Parsons has tallied 256 combined tackles, 63 tackles for loss, 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles while playing in 63 regular-season games.

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CeeDee Lamb Tells Jerry Jones, Cowboys to ‘Pay the Man’ Amid Micah Parsons Trade Request first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 1, 2025