The Dallas Cowboys have had a successful NFL offseason, but there is still one major cloud hanging over the franchise.
Despite a solid haul in free agency and a splash on the trade market for George Pickens and former first-rounders Kaiir Elam and Kenneth Murray, the Cowboys need to figure out what they're doing with Micah Parsons.
The superstar defender is in line for a blockbuster contract extension that is expected to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
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While there have been no substantial talks or progress in contract negotiations, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones is remaining optimistic that a deal will get done.
At least that's the attitude he presented to the media on Thursday when speaking to the media.
Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones when asked about Micah Parsons’ contract situation pic.twitter.com/vMpU090PMO
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"We want Micah here. He knows we want him here," Jones told the media. "I think ultimately we’ll get something done."
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It is great to be optimistic. It's even better to take action and get a deal done. If there is anyone who deserves a blockbuster extension, it is Parsons who has produced every year and improved as a leader in the locker room.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates his sack against the Arizona Cardinals.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates his sack against the Arizona Cardinals. / Joe Rondone / The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK
The regular season campaign gets underway on Thursday, September 4, with a trip to Lincoln Financial Field to face the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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We'll have to wait and see whether a deal can get done at the final hour like we saw with CeeDee Lamb just a year ago.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons in attendance for the game between the Duke Blue Devils and SMU.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons in attendance for the game between the Duke Blue Devils and SMU. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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