Micah Parsons Avoids Punishment From Cowboys After Trade Request

Micah Parsons Avoids Punishment From Cowboys After Trade Request originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

In a passionate and wordy statement shared to social media, Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons revealed on Friday that he is requesting a trade.

"I stayed quiet but again after repeated shots at myself and all the narratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys," wrote Parsons.

With training camp in full swing and the 26-year-old three-time All-Pro clearly not wanting to be a part of the Cowboys anymore, questions began to arise regarding whether or not he'd continue to attend training camp. Although he wasn't a participant in training camp, Parsons had made it a point to be there for his teammates, while also possibly easing tensions between him and the team.

Will the Cowboys Punish Micah Parsons Over Training Camp?

Had Parsons decided to change his mind about continuing to attend Dallas' training camp in Oxnard, California, he would've been subject to mandatory fines of $50,000 each day he missed, something that NFL insider Ed Werder reported will not be the case, as Parsons will still be in attendance.

"Source: Despite his public ridicule of the #Cowboys organization and his trade request to the Dallas front office, I’m told @MicahhParsons11 has no intention of leaving training camp and incurring $50K in daily fines as mandated by the NFL," wrote Werder.

Micah Parsons' Contract Situation With the Dallas Cowboys

After being selected out of Penn State with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons' rookie contract was a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option. He quickly established himself as one of the premier pass rushers, totaling 256 tackles with 52.5 sacks in his first four seasons.

The Cowboys picked up his team option valued at over $21 million, not the widely reported $24 million, as Parsons is designated as a defensive end and not a linebacker, per ESPN's Todd Archer.

In Archer's report, it was also revealed that Parsons and owner Jerry Jones had actually "came to an agreement on the length, total money and guaranteed portion" of his contract. Still, once Parsons' agent reached out to seal the deal, the team felt that the job had already been done.

Will the Dallas Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons?

Not only do the Cowboys not have to trade Parsons, but it has already been confirmed by NFL insider Dianna Russini that they don't plan to.

“The Dallas Cowboys have no intention of trading Micah Parsons, per sources,” wrote Russini. Still, teams around the league are planning to reach out to check on his availability today.”

What's Next for Micah Parsons?

There is still over a month between now and the Dallas Cowboys' Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, so a trade or contract extension could occur. With that being said, Parsons could be in line for fines if he opts to hold out of regular season games.

Related: Dallas Cowboys' Response to Micah Parsons' Trade Request Revealed

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.