Was there ever an owner like Jerry Jones… and will there ever be? At this point, it’s a clear no. “No. Just, no,” remember when JJ in response to the question if he’d finally give up his GM title. “I bought the team… somebody asked, ‘Did you buy this for your kids?’ I said, ‘Hell no. I bought it for me.’” That quote tells you everything. This isn’t an investment to him; it’s a legacy occupation. And yet, for all the pride he pours into the Cowboys, Dallas hasn’t sniffed an NFC Championship in nearly 30 years. Year after year, Jones makes the situation feel less difficult than dysfunctional—just… strange. In 2023, Zack Martin held out before finally signing his extension. Last year, it was CeeDee Lamb. This time, it’s Micah Parsons, though he’s chosen not to hold out. And through all of it, Jerry? Still the same
It makes you wonder what the principles are by which Jones runs the franchise. The Cowboys bring in James Houston, a fringe pass rusher who couldn’t find a permanent home in Cleveland. Respect to the hustle, but he played four games last season for the Browns. No sacks. No splash. Just a body on the edge. And now he’s wearing the Star? Sure, the Cowboys need depth. Luiji Vilain’s out, so they plug the hole. But this isn’t about a fringe roster spot. This is about the message. And the message is crystal clear, Jerry’s still stalling on Micah.
The #Cowboys signed a DE from their recent workouts: DE James Houston, per the team.
LB Luiji Vilain was cut.
Apologies: I accidentally had Justin Houston in a previous tweet.
James Houston last played for the Browns in 2024.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 22, 2025
Parsons isn’t just another linebacker. He’s the heart, soul, and breath of Dan Quinn’s entire system. Since entering the league in 2021, he’s logged 52.5 sacks, 112 QB hits, and ranks top five in pass-rush win rate every season. So why hasn’t he been paid like it? The market moved. Myles Garrett signed $40 million AAV deal while TJ Watt moved to $41 million per year deal. Parsons? Still on that rookie scale while others cash generational checks.
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