Cowboys Owner Jones Denies Parsons Contract Offer, Rejects Trade Request

Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys due to frustrations over stalled contract extension negotiations, a move that has stirred concern among fans. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones downplayed the situation, calling Parsons' trade request a negotiation tactic and assuring fans not to "lose sleep over it." Jones revealed that a contract offer was made to Parsons in March, reportedly around $200 million, but claimed the player took it off the table and that no official offer has been discussed with Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta. Despite Parsons' public grievances about the negotiation process and treatment, Jones stated he holds Parsons in high regard and has no intention of trading him. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has expressed hope for an amicable resolution, while Parsons is currently set to earn $21.3 million this season under his fifth-year option. The situation reflects ongoing tension between management and the star player, with fans increasingly anxious about the potential impact on the team's future.