Micah Parsons vs. Cowboys: The Ongoing Contract Saga Explained

Recent developments concerning Micah Parsons‘ contract have created unease among the Dallas Cowboys community. The linebacker, who requested a trade earlier this month, faces an uncertain future as the team's general manager, Jerry Jones, has been slow to negotiate an extension. Currently, the 26-year-old Parsons is slated to earn $24 million in the final year of his rookie deal, yet he seeks a substantial $200 million contract to remain in Texas. Should this come to fruition, he would claim the title of the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback. As negotiations stagnate, immediate resolutions seem unlikely. ESPN’s Todd Archer noted that Parsons has refrained from wearing his practice jersey, potentially indicating his sentiments regarding the situation. He originally cited back tightness as a concern. While Parsons has participated in training camp, it appears the Cowboys might proceed with him on his fifth-year option, leaving the door open for a franchise tag in 2026.