Cowboys Owner Jones Has No Contact With Trade-Requesting Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade amid stalled contract extension negotiations, with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirming no recent contact with Parsons or his agent. Jones downplayed the urgency of finalizing a deal before the season opener, stating that the timing is not solely up to the team and casting doubt on Parsons' availability for the first game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite Parsons holding out and not practicing due to a back injury, he remains present at training camp, engaging informally with teammates and mentors. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed understanding and support for Parsons, relating from his own experience with contract negotiations in Dallas. Jones maintains a firm stance, dismissing the trade demand and characterizing the situation as typical business, although he acknowledged the ongoing contract impasse could impact the team's defensive plans. The Cowboys face a narrowing window to resolve the dispute before the 2025 NFL season begins.