Cowboys Owner Jones Reveals Highest-Paid Non-QB Offer Amid Parsons Trade Request

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons is poised to play in Week 1 despite unresolved contract negotiations with owner Jerry Jones, who insists he has already offered Parsons the richest guaranteed deal for a non-quarterback in NFL history. Parsons publicly requested a trade and criticized the Cowboys' front office for conducting negotiations without his agent, David Mulugheta, who Jones has sharply rebuked and blamed for stalling discussions. Jones maintains that he agreed on the deal's length, guaranteed money, and total amount with Parsons personally, and has expressed frustration that the agent rejected the offer, describing him as the "least important part of the equation." Parsons, entering the final year of his rookie contract, is seeking long-term security and has refused to practice, although he continues to attend team meetings. The Cowboys face a pressing deadline as the season opener approaches, with uncertainty lingering over Parsons’ future and the potential impact on the team’s defense. While Jones remains firm on not renegotiating, the standoff highlights tensions between player representation and management amid high-stakes contract talks.