Eric Williams
NFL Reporter
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones stood yards away from gifted edge rusher Micah Parsons throughout his crew’s joint follow towards the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. Nevertheless, that relative proximity didn’t result in an advance in contract talks with the Cowboys’ high defensive star.
Jones shared he has not spoken to Parsons nor began contract negotiations together with his agent, David Mulugheta, since he demanded a commerce on Friday. He additionally went on to say that he’s unsure if Parsons will play within the Cowboys’ season opener towards the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4, which additionally serves because the opener to the 2025 NFL common season.
“No, completely not,” Jones mentioned. “A giant a part of that’s his determination. How would I do know that? I’m simply saying, however I’m pressing.”
Jones and a disgruntled Parsons traded jabs over the weekend. Annoyed with the dearth of progress on a contract extension, Parsons demanded a commerce in an extended submit on X on Friday.
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The next day, Jones mentioned he wouldn’t commerce Parsons and dismissed any issues in regards to the standoff, telling followers to not lose any sleep over it.
The Cowboys and Parsons stay at a contract deadlock on a contract extension that can doubtless make the Penn State product the highest-paid non-quarterback within the NFL. Parsons, 26, is within the remaining 12 months of his rookie contract that can pay him $24 million.
Parsons as soon as once more didn’t follow on Tuesday, persevering with his “hold-in.” He watched Tuesday’s follow together with his white No. 11 jersey on and sweats from the sideline. He spent a part of follow talking with former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, who has served as a mentor.
Jones reiterated that he believes the Cowboys and Parsons got here to a handshake settlement on contract phrases in a dialogue between the 2 earlier this 12 months with out Parsons’ agent current — one thing the 26-year-old move rusher vehemently disagrees with.
“There’s no query that within the case of a participant contract, you need to have it in writing,” Jones mentioned. “All events do. We now have a contract in writing, but we’re nonetheless speaking about renegotiating it.”
Requested what the sticking level is between the 2 sides, Jones had this to say: “There’s factors of various levels and influences in not having one thing achieved, however nothing I’d say is out of the odd.”
Whereas the joint follow between the Cowboys and the Rams offered a much-needed distraction from the continuing contract stalemate, Jones nonetheless sees a participant in Parsons he needs to maintain within the fold.
“I believe the world of Micah,” Jones mentioned. “Like I’ve mentioned, I’ve had lots of social time with Micah — which isn’t all the time the case — however I’ve. He’s one of many brightest individuals I’ve ever been round. He’s very, very gifted. And the way we finally internet him in with a future is a problem.
“However I’m constructed for it, and he’s constructed for it.”
Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for greater than a decade, overlaying the Los Angeles Rams for Sports activities Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma Information Tribune. Observe him on X at @eric_d_williams.
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