Micah Parsons, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, has stirred the pot in the NFL after his shocking trade request. Parsons’ desire to leave the Cowboys has immediately piqued the interest of all the other teams, who would do anything for an amazing defensive player like him. Quite recently, Khalil Mack, linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers, was asked about Parsons’ possibly being traded to his team, and he could not hold back his excitement.
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Jul 27, 2025; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6), defensive end Micah Parsons (11) and safety Malik Hooker (28) watch from the sidelines at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Parsons has been trying to negotiate a contract extension for himself with the Cowboys for quite some time. However, the last straw that frustrated Parsons immensely was when the management did not respond to his agent, David Mulugheta’s attempts to discuss further. This prompted Parsons to put in a trade request, disappointing thousands of Cowboys fans.
“It’s the speed of him understanding he has the speed and seeing the counters that he does so effectively and how fast he’s able to get to the quarterback. Uh, this is definitely one of those things that’s not coachable. He got it. I’m inspired by it… (I would like to see him play here. We’re talking about being contented with no.) He got it, you know, that’s the business. That’s the nature of the game.” Khalil Mack spoke highly of Micah Parsons in his recent interview with Kay Adams.
Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons
Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) meets with owner Jerry Jones (center) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) prior to the NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The drama between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys has led to widespread criticism of the team owner, Jerry Jones. However, it looks like Jones’ massive ego will soon lead to the departure of one of the biggest defensive weapons.
Micah Parsons’ Trade Request Gets Stephen A. Smith’s Condemnation Of Jerry Jones
Micah Parsons’ current situation has practically every Tom, Dick and Harry in the world of sports sympathizing with him, including renowned sportscaster Stephen A. Smith. In a recent episode of ‘First Take’, Smith called out Jerry Jones for making light of Parsons’ future and livelihood.
“You’re playing with this man’s future, you’re playing with this man’s livelihood, in terms of Micah Parsons. Yes, he’s under contract. But the reality is that you know what this man deserves. You’ve had an idea about it, and you’re playing these games.”Stephen A. Smith said on ‘First Take’.
Dallas Cowboys GM Jerry Jones (left) and Micah Parsons (right). Credits: Imagn
Dallas Cowboys GM Jerry Jones (left) and Micah Parsons (right). Credits: Imagn
Stephen A. Smith also admitted that he is plainly “disgusted with Jerry Jones” because of this matter with Micah Parsons, and additional things that he has heard. Jones has still not responded openly to Micah Parsons’ trade request.
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