The Dallas Cowboys made Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb two of the highest paid ever at their respective positions last off-season. Next up is Micah Parsons, who is having an incredible start to his career. However, contract negotiations don’t seem to be going too smoothly at the moment.
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Rips Jerry Jones, Calls Him “Disrespectful” Amid Contract Negotiations
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team:
Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones has been negotiating directly with Micah Parsons on an extension, offering him a contract that would make him the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL, perclarencehilljr.
Here’s the twist: The Cowboys conducted all negotiations without Parsons’ agent and haven’t communicated with him since the combine. Parsons will not sign without his agent’s approval (which is the smart move).
Here is the full video of Jones’ comments:
Here’s Jerry Jones saying Micah Parsons’ agent isn’t a factor in negotiations—even going as far as to say he doesn’t know his agent’s name.
Parsons is repped by David Mulugheta, one of the most well-known and recognizable NFL agents.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 1, 2025
However, Cowboys beat reporter Clarence Hill Jr. doesn’t agree with Jones’ comments:
Jerry Jones with blatant disrespect to Micah Parsons agent David Mulugheta: The agent is not a concern here … I don’t know his name.” Mulugheta is one best and most respected agents in the NFL. Parsons is wise to have hired Mulugheta.
Parsons took the side of the beat reporter and his agent:
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Facts!! David is the best and I will not be doing any deal withoutDavid Mulughetainvolved! Like anyone with good sense I hired experts for a reason.
There is no one I trust more when it comes to negotiating contracts than David! There will be no backdoors in this contract negotiation.
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks on prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks on prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
This is certainly a concerning update for Parsons’ future with Dallas. If Jerry Jones upsets Micah Parsons enough, he won’t want to return to the team. Here is a look at his stats so far in his career:
Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
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