Micah Parsons-Cowboys Contract Standoff Deepens Before 2025 Season

Micah Parsons' trade request has plunged the Dallas Cowboys into a significant contract stalemate with no resolution in sight as the 2025 season approaches. Despite Parsons being the Cowboys' best player, the team has neither offered a long-term deal nor initiated trade discussions, leading to widespread speculation about his status for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. NFL insider Adam Schefter highlighted that while the Cowboys currently hold Parsons' rights through the franchise tag for up to three years, the ongoing impasse is unsustainable, forcing the organization to eventually choose between signing him to a new contract or exploring a trade. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains publicly opposed to trading Parsons, yet his limited commentary and the lack of progress have fueled concerns about the franchise's handling of the situation. Sources suggest Parsons will command a record-setting contract for a non-quarterback either through a new deal with Dallas, a trade, or as a free agent, but the player's desire to leave Dallas might have already passed the point of no return. As the tension escalates, both sides appear disappointed, and the coming weeks will be critical in determining Parsons' future with the Cowboys.