The Dallas Cowboys might have reversed course on star pass rusher Micah Parsons. Less than per week after group proprietor Jerry Jones mentioned he would not trade Parsons, the group is seemingly willing to listen to offers for the two-time All-Pro, in accordance to ESPN.
Parsons, 26, is at odds with the franchise over his contract state of affairs. Parsons is getting into the ultimate season of his rookie contract and is looking for a long-term extension with the franchise. While Parsons and Jones mentioned a contract early in March, issues fell aside when Jones was instructed by Parsons to converse together with his agent.
Jones and Parsons reportedly mentioned a five-year extension that averaged a $40.5 million wage per season for Parsons, per ESPN. Parsons’ agent was not current for that assembly, nevertheless, and Parsons later acknowledged he didn’t view that dialogue with Jones as a proper negotiation. The Cowboys haven’t made any new contract offers to Parsons since then.
The state of affairs continued to escalate because the offseason dragged on, ultimately leading to Parsons requesting a trade from the Cowboys in early August. Later within the month, Jones went on a media tour, ripping Parsons’ agent on a number of reveals.
Parsons did report to group coaching camp over the summer time, however has not taken half in preseason video games or practices as he waits for a brand new deal.
While no trade is imminent, per ESPN, the Cowboys would really like a decision on Parsons’ state of affairs forward of the group’s Week 1 recreation towards the Philadelphia Eagles. The two NFC East rivals will open the 2025 NFL season on Thursday, Sept. 4. Dallas is about to maintain its first full follow in preparation of the Eagles on Friday.
Multiple groups are mentioned to have an interest within the four-time Pro Bowler and a deal may come collectively rapidly if a type of groups makes an aggressive supply for Parsons, per ESPN. Any group that acquires Parsons would presumably have to signal him to a long-term extension. It’s unclear whether or not Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta has permission to converse to groups relating to an extension.
If Parsons doesn’t get traded, his choices are restricted. He can finish his hold-in and play out the ultimate 12 months of his deal, re-open contract talks and ink a long-term cope with the Cowboys or proceed to sit out with a again harm.
There are execs and cons to all three choices. If Parsons performs out his contract, he very seemingly will not hit free company on the finish of the season. Jones has already implied he’ll use the franchise tag on Parsons twice, placing Parsons in the very same spot subsequent offseason.
If Parson decides to re-open contract negotiations, the difficulty of Mulugheta’s involvement may proceed to be a ache level for Jones.
In a state of affairs the place Parsons continues to sit out with an harm, he may very well be punished or fined by the group. The Cowboys had Parsons bear an MRI on his again final Friday and medically cleared the All-Pro to return to follow. Parsons is reportedly looking for a second opinion on the harm.