Micah Parsons formally requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys on Friday after talks for a long-term contract extension reached a stalemate. Despite the escalating tension, owner Jerry Jones remained unfazed by the situation during a statement on Saturday, emphasizing that the ongoing talks were part of normal negotiations and urging fans not to worry.
Jones addressed supporters directly, saying,
“We’re in good shape. This is negotiation.”
He also advised Cowboys fans not to be overly concerned, stating,
“Don’t lose any sleep over it.”
Cowboys Fans Express Frustration Over Contract Standoff
Jones’ remarks triggered a strong response from the Dallas fan base, which voiced impatience and urged the ownership to reach an agreement quickly. Social media users openly challenged the situation with comments expressing concern and frustration over the possibility of losing Parsons without a resolution. Some fans wished for Parsons to stop playing until a trade is completed, while others pleaded with Jones to finalize a deal.
“I’d love for Parsons to stick it to that old fart and actually not play until traded,” one fan said.
“Call Buffalo please, another implored.
“You better not lose Micah old man,” one warned.
“God take this man away from us please asap,” another begged.
“Sign the man and move on you old bag,” one demanded.
Jerry Jones Reveals Previous Contract Offer to Parsons
During his remarks, Jones disclosed that he had already presented Parsons with a lucrative contract offer during their meeting at the Big 12 Championship Game in March. The offer was more generous than many anticipated, but Parsons chose not to accept it. Jones insisted on how far he had gone to secure Parsons’ signature, stating,
“Make no mistake about it, I reached.”
Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer Comments on the Situation
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer shared that he had ongoing discussions with Parsons about his status and the contract difficulties. Schottenheimer described their conversations as positive and emphasized transparency with the media and team.
“A lot of great things are going on. I get it. Seriously, you guys have a tough job to do, and you’re gonna get bored with this press conference if we keep asking it. But again, I had great conversations with him. You guys know me, I’m transparent. I talked to all of our guys, always have, always will, and [have] good conversations.
The coach also expressed hope that Parsons would continue attending practice amid the dispute:
“I would hope [he’d still attend practice]. I expect to see him out there today and again, we’ll see about that, but like I said, the conversation and stuff that he and I have had, you know, we talk about a lot of different things and all very positive.”
Contract Details and Future Implications for Micah Parsons and the Cowboys
Currently, Parsons is under his fifth-year option, which pays him $24 million for the season. Following that, he is set to become a free agent, but the Cowboys hold the right to franchise-tag him in the coming two seasons. The contract dispute carries significant weight for both sides, as Parsons is a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl edge rusher essential to the team’s defense. The outcome of these negotiations is likely to impact the Cowboys’ roster planning and performance moving forward.