In 2024, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons waited patiently as the team dragged its feet on acquiring receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. Parsons is scheduled to sign a new contract in 2025.
Some believe the Cowboys should consider trading him instead of paying him. (Rodney Harrison recently made that claim on PFT Live.) In recent comments to NFL.com, Cowboys executive Stephen Jones tiptoed about a possible trade for Parsons.
“Obviously, we’re committed to Dak and Sheedy,” Jones told league media. But Mika is a great player. you’re not doing well in this league Men like Micah are usually asked to leave the house.”
Just throw in the word “usual” and people will wonder if the Cowboys will do anything unusual.
“We love Micah,” Jones said. “I can’t imagine a scenario where he doesn’t have a star on his helmet.”
Jones’ comments came just days after Parsons gave the team plenty of leverage in an interview with ESPN.
“At the end of the day Whatever it takes to stay a cowboy until you retireThat’s what I want,” Parsons said.
He later said: At that point, I don’t think there’s much of a difference between $30 million and $40 million in my eyes. And that’s just me talking. ”
But he’s also the one signing the contract. Therefore, his word is more important than anyone else’s.
The Cowboys certainly won’t want to trade Micah. But if they don’t want him to be traded any more than they don’t want to trade him, then do the Cowboys an advantage.
The Cowboys are trying to reduce the cost for players to stay in Dallas. They talk about how with an arm around their shoulders and a star on their helmet, they could potentially earn money off the field now and in the future. Let’s look at the broadcasting industry. Tony Romo, Troy Aikman, Jason Witten, Jason Garrett. All former Cowboys. All received attention in the media.
Parsons has made it clear he wants to stay. That is, if he asks for too much, he may not get what he wants. They’ll probably trade him.
Remember, most players other than quarterbacks only have one major renegotiation in their career. Teams do it all the time. The Cowboys have always been mired in contract negotiations dating back to the days of Ezekiel Elliott, but Parsons gives them a chance to bounce back.
It’s simple.
“If you want it that bad, our only option is to trade you.”
“Don’t do business with me! I’ll take what you offer!”
