The Dallas Cowboys are looking to turn over a new leaf in 2025. After three straight seasons of 12 regular season wins, Dallas saw their 2024 campaign derailed due to injury and poor play. That led the team to start over at head coach with Brian Schottenheimer.
However, it would appear there’ another big hurdle the team will have to get over.
“No Matter What” Unhappy Cowboys Star Goes On Triade About Team, Fallout Expected To Be Huge
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addresses the media before practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addresses the media before practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Cowboys are negotiating an extension with superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons that could end up being NFL history’s richest deal for a defender. However, there seems to be some bitter feelings between the two:
Dallas doesn’t have to reach an agreement with the 26-year-old phenom this summer, as he is entering the fifth-year team option on his rookie contract in 2025. The Cowboys could even stretch out negotiations beyond next spring/summer via the franchise tag provision if they decide waiting on a longterm deal is in their best interests.
But the fact remains that the longer the team waits, the more it’s going to have to pay. Parsons spoke about his contract negotiations on Tuesday, July 15, following a football camp he hosted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
“I’m just going to get mine, no matter what,” Parsons said, per Nick Farabaugh of Pennlive.com.
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Parsons said he is unconcerned with the money other pass rushers at the top of the league have gotten or might get, particularly considering the different circumstances for each player.
He added that he’s not pouting or planning to take his foot off the gas just because Dallas is playing hardball and taking its time getting a deal done.
“I just work harder. Like, to me, I look at it like if people don’t see your value, you don’t cry and sit down. You just work harder,” Parsons continued. “You got to show people your value.”
The common projections from top NFL insiders, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, have Parsons eventually signing a deal worth in excess of $40 million annually — most likely on a contract spanning either four or five seasons. Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns inked a four-year, $160 million agreement earlier this offseason, which made him the most recent highest-paid defensive player in league history.
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Parsons is a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. He has tallied 112 quarterback hits, 63 tackles for loss and 52.5 sacks across 63 games played. He has missed a total of just five contests over his four-year career.
Parsons won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and has finished in the top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting three times (second twice and third once).
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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