Micah Parsons Day-to-Day with Back Tightness Amid Cowboys Contract Standoff

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is currently sidelined with back tightness, which led to him missing practice for the first time during the 2025 training camp. This injury adds complexity to ongoing contract extension negotiations between Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, with Parsons having requested a trade amid the stalemate. Jones has stated that although he believes an extension had been agreed upon in principle earlier this year, no formal written contract has been signed, and no talks have officially begun with Parsons' agent. Parsons' back issues, which he admitted during minicamp, may be affecting both his playing status and contract discussions, with Jones expressing doubt about Parsons' availability for the season opener. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has publicly supported Parsons' approach to avoid injury during negotiations. Despite Parsons' trade request and health concerns, the Cowboys have not received any trade offers, and Jones maintains he will not trade the star defender.