OXNARD, Calif. — The contract talks between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are at an impasse as training camp hits the halfway point in Southern California. The All-Pro pass rusher reported to camp amidst the negotiations, but is now stating very directly that talks have gone cold.
As it stands, Parsons is scheduled to play the 2025 season under the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.
He has now taken to social media to release a formal statement on his stance, and that includes having formally requested a trade from the Cowboys — also detailing why.
"Yes I wanted to be here. I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans in sports and make this America's Team once again. The team my pops and I grew up cheering for way up in Harrisburg, PA.
"Unfortunately, I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to closed door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization, our fans and my teammates. I no longer want narratives created and spread to the media about me. I had purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting something done. But since there is confusion out there let me clear some things up.
"I had my agent reach out to the Cowboys last offseason after my third year in hopes of getting a deal done early. Unfortunately, the team did not want to start any negotiations at that point. I was OK with that and didn't complain, and focused on the 2024 season. After the season, I told my agent once again to let the team know we were open to negotiate when they met at the combine. My agent informed me I should wait for other deals to get done because the price would only go up, but I didn't care and wanted to secure myself as a Cowboy long-term.
"This was before any of the other pass rushers deals got done this offseason. I knew I would be leaving money on the table but, again, I was OK with that. Again, radio silence, as far as my extension. In March, I met with Mr. Jones to talk about leadership. Somehow, the conversation turned into him talking contract with me. Yes, I engaged in a back-and-forth in regards to what I wanted from my contract, but at no point did I believe this was supposed to be a formal negotiation, and l informed Mr. Jones afterwards my agent would reach out thinking this would get things done.
"But when my agent reached out and spoke to Adam, he was told the deal was pretty much already done. My agent, of course, told him that wasn't the case and also reached out to Stephen Jones. Again, the team decided to go silent. At that point, we decided we would allow the team to reach out to us whenever they decided they wanted to talk. Yet, still not a call, email or text to my agent about starting a negotiation. Up to today, the team has not had a single conversation with my agent about a contract. Not one demand has been made by my agent about money, years or anything else. But, still I stayed quiet but again after repeated shots at myself and all the narratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.
"My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally."
