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cowboys and Micah Parsons Contract Talks Stall, Trade Speculation Emerges
Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and their star linebacker, Micah Parsons, have reportedly hit a meaningful roadblock, leading to whispers of a potential trade.
According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, who appeared on the program Get Up, the two sides are currently “nowhere close” to reaching an agreement on a contract extension. Schefter emphasized that the gap between the Cowboys and Parsons has widened since late March,contrary to public perception that a deal was imminent.
“Everybody has a perception that the deal between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons is gonna get done,” Schefter stated. “Maybe one day it will as negotiations take twists and turns that you don’t expect, but today, Wednesday, July 31st, thay are further apart on a deal than they were in late march.”
schefter further elaborated that the situation is not trending towards a resolution. he indicated that neither the cowboys organization nor Parsons appear satisfied with the progress of the discussions, with minimal exchanges of proposals occurring in recent weeks and months. This contrasts with earlier optimism,such as comments made by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at owners meetings in early April,which suggested a deal was close.
The analyst also floated the possibility of a blockbuster trade should negotiations continue to falter. schefter suggested that if the Cowboys were to consider moving Parsons, they could command a significant return, potentially including “a minimum of two first-round draft picks.” He noted that this scenario had been discussed with another team recently.
Parsons, a former first-round pick himself, has quickly established himself as one of the NFL’s premier defensive players. His accolades include Rookie of the Year honors, four Pro bowl selections, and two First-Team All-Pro selections.In his four seasons,he has amassed 52.5 sacks and 63 tackles for loss.
while an immediate trade is not anticipated, the article points out the significant value Parsons represents. The Cowboys could potentially receive a considerable package for him, which might be a more prudent move than allowing him to depart in free agency. However, such a decision would likely only be considered if it becomes definitively clear that a contract extension is unattainable.
For now, both parties have time to bridge the divide.Parsons is under contract for $24 million in 2025,and the Cowboys retain the option to use the franchise tag on him in subsequent years,securing his rights for at least two more seasons before he could potentially become an unrestricted free agent.
