Remember when Micah Parsons went full defense mode for Jerry Jones? Back in February, on The Edge podcast, he called the Cowboys’ owner his ‘dawg’ and told fans to stop the hate. “I never met a man that takes better care of his players,” Parsons said. The boos? He brushed them off like a veteran pass rusher, shedding a weak block.
Fast forward to now, and Parsons might not be barking up the same tree. The Cowboys are dragging their feet on a new contract, and while Parsons is keeping things cool in public, the silence from the front office is getting louder. The latest?
At his charity event, Pins for a Purpose, when the Athletic’s Jon Machota asked Parsons if not having a deal yet troubles him. He said: “NO!” But when he started to continue, a Cowboys staffer shut it down. Convenient timing, right?
Let’s call it what it is—awkward!
I asked if he is disappointed that he doesn’t have a new contract from the Cowboys. He said “No” and started to explain but a staff member said the interview would only include questions about the event
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) March 20, 2025
Dallas is in no rush to lock up its defensive superstar, even though the market for elite pass rushers keeps skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Parsons is left playing the waiting game, all while the Cowboys navigate a surprisingly quiet offseason. Where’s the usual drama? The soap opera? Jerry Jones must be scheming in the shadows, or maybe—just maybe—Dallas is trying to play hardball.
But how smart is that move? Parsons isn’t just any player. He has achieved 52.5 career sacks, so far. That makes him one of the fastest players to reach this milestone in just four seasons! Read that again. So, he’s the heart of this defense, the guy offenses have to game-plan around every single week. And let’s not forget—he’s watching guys like Nick Bosa and T.J. Watt cash massive checks.
The Cowboys know they’ll have to pay up eventually. But the longer they wait, the more expensive it gets.
For now, Parsons is saying all the right things—or at least, as much as the Cowboys’ PR team allows him to say… Hmm.. But how long does he stay patient? He’s already laying out his demands for JJ.
Micah Parsons doesn’t want to keep a straight face anymore
Micah Parsons isn’t here to do the Cowboys any financial favors. If Jerry Jones wants to keep one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL, he better have his checkbook ready. Parsons made it crystal clear—he’s not in the mood for discounts. “I think if I had $40 million, I’d be the happiest man alive,” he said.
Can you blame him? After playing on rookie contracts, that kind of payday isn’t just life-changing—it’s overdue.
Now, with Myles Garrett and Ja’Marr Chase setting the non-quarterback market at $40 million per year, Parsons knows where he stands. At least, not below the $20 million rookie contract that he’s currently on. WOAH! The Cowboys have really dragged that one.
Now, while the JJ front office has had a year to plan this deal, Jones is still dragging his feet. Why? Maybe he thinks Parsons will settle for less. Maybe he thinks he can play the waiting game. Either way, that strategy rarely works when you’re dealing with a generational talent.
Parsons, for his part, isn’t panicking. He’s not threatening a holdout. He’s not making a scene. But don’t mistake his patience for complacency. “It’s coming along well,” he said, keeping things diplomatic. Translation? He expects to get paid, and he’s not sweating it. He knows his worth. The Cowboys do too (or do they?). The only thing missing is a pen and a dotted line.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 20: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys on November 20, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA NOV 20 Cowboys at Vikings Icon2022112015
Meanwhile, look at these numbers… Garrett’s pulling in $40 million a year, Maxx Crosby’s at $35.5 million, and even Brian Burns cashed in with the Giants at $28.2 million last March. But Parsons? He is still waiting. Watching guys he’s outperformed get paid big. If Dallas drags this out, they’re playing with fire. This isn’t just their best defender—it’s the guy holding that defense together.
And let’s be real, the Cowboys don’t have the luxury of messing this up. Their recent playoff runs have been, well… let’s just say forgettable. Losing Parsons over money? That’s the kind of move that gets talked about for years.
So, what’s next? The Cowboys have the cap space. They have the motivation. Parsons has the leverage. This deal will get done. The only question left is the one Cowboys fans are tired of asking: When?
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