Jerry Jones: Will Not Consider a Micah Parsons Trade
Amid contractual tensions, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made it clear that he will not consider a trade request from his star, Micah Parsons.Jones took time to answer questions about Parsons’ contract situation and the agreement that, according to the owner, was made in March. He also sarcastically mentioned the back problems that have kept the player off the field for nine training camp practices. Parsons made public his request for a trade through a social media post.In his post, Parsons expressed his desire not to continue in the organization, citing “repeated attacks” and other problems. Parsons was at training camp on Saturday, but not in his usual number 11 jersey. He spent more time with the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers than with the defense during drills. After the practice, the fans chanted “We want Micah!” Jones stated that he has not spoken to Parsons since the request was made. Jones reiterated that he and Parsons reached an agreement in March. In the social media post, Parsons said the visit was supposed to be about leadership, but Jones turned it into a contractual matter.“I appreciate Micah a lot,” Jones said after Saturday’s practice. “And that [request] is just part of the negotiation.”
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Since the March meeting between Jones and Parsons, several prominent players in the pass rusher position have signed extensions. Parsons has a salary of $21.324 million this season in the fifth-year option. Without an extension this season, the Cowboys could use the franchise tag on Parsons from 2026 to 2028, although that could affect the salaries of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. The Cowboys and Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, have not had conversations about an agreement. Jones mentioned that he has made contracts with star players over the years. Jones emphasized the importance of reaching a mutual agreement to modify the current contract. Regarding the agent, Jones mentioned that he prefers to deal directly with the player on matters of this nature. The Cowboys have a recent history of prolonged negotiations with their star players. Jones recalled that, despite the negotiations, the deals have ultimately come to fruition. Jones concluded by encouraging fans not to worry too much about the situation.“What they don’t know is what I offered him, and it’s much more than they think I did,” Jones said. “But my point is that I reached an agreement. Make no mistake. I reached an agreement.”
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