Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones have been locked in contract discussions throughout the offseason. Parsons, a multiple-time Pro Bowler and one of the league’s premier defensive players, is now eligible for a long-term extension. However, the Cowboys have yet to present a deal that meets his expectations.

According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, tensions between the two sides have escalated significantly. The situation has reportedly reached a point where Parsons is seriously considering requesting a trade. This development has sent shockwaves across the league.

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel weighed in on the matter via X (formerly Twitter), placing the blame squarely on Jerry Jones.
“Jerry Jones is clearly responsible for all this,” Daniel wrote, echoing the frustrations many Cowboys fans feel toward the front office.

Jerry Jones is clearly responsible for all this

— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 1, 2025

Despite a busy offseason, the Cowboys have yet to reach an agreement with arguably their most dominant defensive player since Deion Sanders. Dianna Russini noted that Parsons is contemplating drastic measures, including potentially cutting ties with the franchise, as confirmed by multiple league sources.

As the Cowboys move into their second week of training camp, the negotiations remain at a standstill. There is currently no active dialogue between the two parties, representing a significant obstacle for a team aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season.

Micah Parsons May Follow Myles Garrett’s Blueprint

Parsons could soon adopt a strategy similar to that used by Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett. Earlier this year, Garrett requested a trade, expressing a desire to join a Super Bowl contender. In response, the Browns offered him a record-setting contract extension—four years, $160 million—which kept him in Cleveland and secured his future with the franchise.

Now, Parsons may be eyeing a similar outcome. He is reportedly aiming to reset the pass rusher market with his next deal, which would reflect his value as one of the NFL’s most disruptive defenders.

A formal trade request from Parsons—or even the threat of one—could be the final push that compels Jerry Jones and the Cowboys to present a deal worthy of the All-Pro linebacker’s talents.