Cowboys Contract Talks Stall as Fans Chant Pay Micah at Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons remains without a contract extension as training camp progresses, despite being one of the NFL's premier defensive players and a four-time Pro Bowler. Fans have vocally expressed their desire to see Parsons signed to a new deal, chanting "Pay Micah!" at owner Jerry Jones during the team's training camp in Oxnard, California. While the Cowboys have exercised Parsons' fifth-year option, his $24 million salary for 2025 falls short of his market value, and contract talks have stalled amidst some tension, including Jones' questioning of Parsons' durability. Parsons has maintained a positive attitude during camp, engaging with teammates and cheerleaders, and has stated his desire to remain with the team, though he acknowledges the final decision rests with management. Cowboys executives, including Stephen Jones, emphasize that they want to pay Parsons but suggest the player must also be willing to agree to terms, leaving the negotiations in a delicate state. The situation contrasts with recent Cowboys contract extensions, such as with tight end Jake Ferguson and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who both secured long-term deals earlier this offseason.