Dallas Cowboys Owner Faces Fan Backlash Over Micah Parsons Trade Request

Micah Parsons, a four-time Pro Bowler and cornerstone linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, has publicly requested a trade after contract negotiations stalled, expressing frustration with the organization for lack of communication. The public break has ignited intense backlash toward owner Jerry Jones, who responded coolly to Parsons' trade request, further fueling fan discontent. At recent Cowboys practices, fans vocally supported Parsons, chanting his name and holding signs demanding Jones pay Parsons or sell the team, illustrating the deep divide between ownership and the fanbase. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Mazi Smith faces a potential setback due to knee soreness, which could impact his critical third season as he tries to meet expectations in a new defensive scheme. Smith's injury opens opportunities for other defensive players to prove themselves amid a turbulent offseason. The situation with Parsons remains unresolved, with Jones downplaying the trade demand as part of negotiation while public tension continues to mount.